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Pony Scouts Really Riding! (I Can Read Level 2)

by Catherine Hapka

Book Details

Publisher:HarperCollins
Published:2011-06-28
Pages:34
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:006125536X

Reading Info

Age Range:5-8

About This Book

Today is a special day for the Pony Scouts. It's time for Meg and Annie's first-ever riding lesson on Jill's farm, followed by a Pony Scouts sleepover! With so many fun things planned, the girls couldn't ask for any more excitement . . . until a small surprise turns out to be their biggest thrill of all. Young readers will love this sweet new addition to the I Can Read! Pony Scouts series. With easy-to-read text and beautiful, vibrant art, pony scouts: really riding! is the perfect story for pon

Our Review

Young horse enthusiasts will delight in this charming early reader that follows Meg and Annie through their first riding lesson at Jill's farm. The story captures the authentic excitement of learning to ride, from mounting up for the first time to mastering basic equestrian skills, while maintaining simple sentence structures perfect for developing readers. Vibrant illustrations bring the pony camp adventures to life, showing the girls' progression from nervous beginners to confident young riders. This engaging narrative combines the thrill of horseback riding with the comfort of familiar friendship themes that will appeal to children fascinated by horses.

What sets this book apart is how naturally it blends instructional elements about proper riding technique with a heartwarming sleepover storyline that builds anticipation. The gradual skill development shown through the riding lesson provides wonderful modeling for children facing new challenges, while the surprise ending delivers genuine emotional payoff. Beginning readers who love animal stories will appreciate the accessible vocabulary and supportive visual cues that make independent reading achievable. This wholesome adventure successfully captures the magic of childhood friendships and the special bond between young riders and their ponies.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction