About This Book
Jessie Haas's 'Beware the Mare' is a charming early chapter book about a young girl named Lily and her new horse. Gramps buys a seemingly perfect bay mare for Lily, but her name, 'Beware,' raises suspicions among the adults. Lily, a budding horse lover, is determined to understand why the mare is distrusted and what secrets her name holds. The story follows Lily as she patiently works to solve the mystery, ultimately forming a strong bond with the horse. It's a heartwarming tale of perseverance, curiosity, and the special connection between a child and an animal, perfect for young readers aged 4-11.
Gramps gets a good bargain on an apparently perfect bay mare for Lily, but because the horse is named Beware he suspects that there may be something wrong with her.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think the adults were so wary of Beware at first?
2
What qualities did Lily show that helped her understand and connect with the mare?
3
Have you ever had to be patient with an animal or a person to understand them better?
4
What do you think 'getting a blue ribbon' means in the context of this story?
5
How did Lily's relationship with Gramps help her with the mare?
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