
Holly Hobbie's 'Everything but the Horse' is a charming, semi-autobiographical story about a young girl named Holly who moves from the bustling city to the quiet countryside. Initially apprehensive about her new surroundings, Holly gradually finds comfort and joy in observing the horses in nearby pastures. Her fascination quickly turns into an obsession, leading her to draw them constantly and subtly express her deepest desire: a horse of her very own. This book beautifully captures the emotional journey of adapting to a new home, finding passion in unexpected places, and the enduring hope of a child's wish. It's ideal for children aged 4-11, offering a gentle narrative about change, resilience, and the special bond between children and animals.
This gorgeous, resonant tale is a beautiful recollection from Holly Hobbie's own childhood about her love affair with horses.When Holly's family moves from the city to the countryside, she's scared of this new world at first, but gradually comes to love the animals she encounters. Soon she is drawing the horses in the local pastures obsessively, hinting to her parents what she wants more than anything. But will her one wish ever come true?