The True Story of Zippy Chippy the Little Horse that Couldn't
the little horse that couldn't
$66.24
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
3 March 2020
Summary
Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory.But… when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?!With mischief in his makeup, he’s known to stick his tongue out at people and chew up the hats of passersby. And he’s always trying to break out of his stall. What’s an owner to do? Tr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780735843967 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0735843961 |
| Author: | Artie Bennett, Dave Szalay |
| Publisher: | North-South Books |
| Imprint: | North-South Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 3 March 2020 |
| Weight: | 434g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
The cute cartoon illustrations match the amusing narrative, making this a fun story for sharing.
“The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’t” is a perfect choice for school libraries and classroom bookshelves. Children will love Zippy’s quirky personality and the sweet story of determination – not to win but to enjoy the race.–Pamela KramerIt takes all kinds to make the world go round, and Zippy Chippy is a horse like no other…Showing that you don’t always need a trophy to be a winner, this fun book will make you love Zippy Chippy and all horses for who they are.–Suzanne Lucey “Page 158 Books, Wake Forest NC”The cute cartoon illustrations match the amusing narrative, making this a fun story for sharing. –Heidi Grange “School Library Journal”
About The Author
Artie Bennett
Artie Bennett is an executive copy editor by day and a writer by night. He is the author of many children’s picture books, as well as two riotous joke and riddle books. When Artie stumbled upon the story of Zippy Chippy, he found himself champing at the bit to introduce young readers to this remarkable, inspiring tale of whoa! He lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York. Visit ArtieBennett.com… before someone else does!“It appears there is no topic Mr. Bennett can’t make funny and educational.“—The Huffington PostDave Szalay is an award-winning illustrator, aspiring author, and college professor. Dave, his wife, and three cats live along a steam that runs through the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. They have two adult sons and a granddaughter. Visit daveszalay.com for more information.
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