Once upon a time a beautiful Welsh Mountain pony named, Selwyn and a little grey Donkey
named Zany, shared the same paddock.
Zany watched as Selwyn pranced around the paddock with his nose in the air and his tail flying high. Zany signed to herself! “I wish I was as beautiful as Selwyn.”
Zany felt so sad. Her ears fell over backwards and she had tears rolling down her cheeks. How she wished people would admire her like Selwyn. Will somebody ever like her?
Noah and Olivia Huw, farm dwellers, raise cattle and ponies. On a Spring Friday, Millie, their Shetland pony, enjoys sunlight. Expecting a foal, the children eagerly await. Saturday dawns, revealing Motley, the lively foal. Despite struggles, he stands, adorned with spots and stripes. Playful antics bring joy before he rests in the sun.
In this new edition of Shelty And The Race, young readers can join Tilly Boo and Shelty in overcoming adversity to a satisfactory conclusion, being rewarded for their dedication and hard work to achieve their dreams.
This new book is full of striking colorful illustrations that depict the emotions of the riders and the ponies. It also promotes compassion toward animals.
Motley’s Adventures was first published in 1984 within the story of Motley the Spotted Pony Foal. In this second edition, young readers follow Motley as he attempts to escape from Rosco, the angry bull. Will he succeed?
