Black Beauty

This Puffin + Pantone edition of Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' brings to life the poignant autobiography of a horse, originally written to advocate for animal welfare. Readers follow Black Beauty from his idyllic colt-hood through a series of owners, some kind and some cruel, experiencing the full spectrum of human treatment towards animals. It's a powerful story that encourages empathy and discusses social conditions of the past, making it a valuable read-aloud for younger children and an engaging independent read for older elementary students. This critical edition offers unique insights for a deeper understanding of the text.