The award-winning author of Misty of Chincoteague and King of the Wind describes in vivid detail the hardworking Shire, the elegant Lipizzan, the spirited Mustang, and many more. Each description is paired with a full color illustration by Wesley Dennis. This keepsake edition is a gorgeous addition to any collection of Henry’s books and a favorite for years to come!

    

    She lay on a soft nest of rags, her newborn kittens nursing within the gently curved crescent of herself. She laid her head back and began to purr. Her purr grew loud. It was a song without words."This is the story of Gypsy: a beautiful little cat whose life has been full of ups and downs. As a new mother cat, Gypsy thinks back over her growing up years and all that she has learned and come to understand.

    "Children and young adults who love horses will be deeply moved and many who are not especially horse-minded will be captivated by Pony's courage & adventures."--New York Times

    

    Describes the whale’s structure and adaptation to water life as a mammal, telling how it breathes, dives, feeds and mates, and briefly notes the importance of the whaling industry.