FICTION

Decorated Horses

by Dorothy Hinshaw PATENT
illus. by Jeannie Brett. 48p. bibliog. diags. ebook available. further reading. index. websites. Charlesbridge. 2015. RTE $17.95. ISBN 9781580893626. LC 2013049021.
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Gr 3–6—This informational picture book provides a fascinating history of how humans have trained, interacted with, and decorated horses. Examples include chariot horses, samurai mounts, and racehorses. The work begins with a general introduction and then goes on to three sections: "Warfare and Hunting," "Performance and Competition," and "Ceremony and Celebration." For each type of horse, readers will find two or three paragraphs of descriptive, engaging text about its history. The watercolor illustrations focus on the horses, while the depictions of people and background activities are less detailed. Labeled pictures of the animal's anatomy and tack are a good resource for those less familiar with the subject.
VERDICT An interesting, though brief overview of horses of possible use for social studies or history lessons. A supplemental purchase.
Reviewed by Tamara Saarinen, Pierce County Library, WA
From Egyptian chariot racers to samurai mounts to draft horses to circus performers, each spread features a brief you-are-there text facing a watercolor, gouache, pastel, and colored-pencil illustration of a horse bedecked in appropriate finery. The inclusion of examples across cultures and centuries is comprehensive. A final spread identifies horse body parts and tack. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.
, Apr 01, 2015

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