A tender, magical story about friendship, bravery -- and believing in the impossible.

Every day, Stargazer spins in circles, the star attraction of the magical fairground's carousel. He smiles for the children. He pretends. But secretly, he longs to run wild, beneath the stars, like the legendary Wildlings.

Then along comes Sebastian -- a curious boy who sees more than paint and sparkle. He sees possibility.

Together, they imagine a different life for Stargazer. But dreams are fragile things. Will courage and friendship be enough to make them real?

A gentle, moving story perfect for young readers (ages 6-8) or cozy bedtime chapters for younger children.

If your child believes in wonder, wishes, or wild ponies -- this is their next favourite read.

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From the Publisher:

Q1. What kind of story is The Painted Pony??
A magical-adventure chapter book about a carousel pony who yearns for life beyond the fairground, packed with whimsey, wonder and a healthy dash of horse-mad excitement.

Q2. Who is the ideal reader??
Children aged ? 6-11 who love horses, day-dream big, and enjoy short chapter books they can read alone or with a grown-up. It's also a heart-warming read-aloud for bedtime or classroom story time.

Q3. What themes run through the tale?

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Imagination & believing in yourself - the power of dreaming "impossible" things into being.

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Freedom & adventure - breaking free from going "round and round" to chase open horizons.

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Friendship & loyalty - a special boy-pony bond that shows how encouragement unlocks courage.


Q4. Will kids learn anything??
Absolutely! Readers see that determination plus imagination can overcome limits, and that cheering on a friend can change two lives at once -- all wrapped in sparkling, kid-friendly prose.

Q5. Is it part of a series??
Yes -- The Painted Pony is Book 1 in the Magical Adventures & Pony Tales collection, so horse-loving readers can gallop straight into more stories after the last page.

Q6. How long is it??
Roughly 20-30 pages (two breezy chapters) -- perfect for newly confident readers building stamina.

Q7. Why will horse-mad kids (and parents) love it?
?It blends carousel sparkle, wild-horse dreams, lyrical writing and an uplifting, feel-good ending -- making it a gift-ready pick for fans of magical horse stories, animal friendship books and empowering early-reader adventures.

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• Publication Date: December 5, 2016
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• Print Length: 21 Pages
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