With the Wind

This beautiful picture book brings goose bumps to the reader as they join the young boy's passion for the strength of the horse beneath him. The freedom one feels when galloping through an open field are felt throughout. The reader is unaware of the boy's handicap until the last page, which promotes another awe for the author and illustrator's ability to keep your attention. Credibility goes to the author, a volunteer for the Central Kentucky Riding for the Handicapped Program, for relaying the awesome feeling when riding a horse, and especially relaying what an incredible gift it is for a handicapped child to feel the ground below him through his equine friend. KCT. SJSU: School of Library Science

Amazingly powerful little story that will catch you up in the freedom of your childhood imagination -- the freedom of the imagination of all children everywhere -- as you fly with the rider and horse. The ending will bring a catch to your throat and cause you to re-examine your attitudes, prejudices and compassion.