Synopses & Reviews
When he came into the world, Einstein weighed less than a cat and was no taller than a cereal box. He was a miniatureminature horse. Despite being tiny, he loved being a horse, and he longed to join the others as they trotted and galloped around the paddock. With each passing day he grew bigger and stronger, but still Einstein wasn't the right size to play with the full-sized horses. So he went in search of the ideal playmate. Kittens? Too crazy! A tortoise? Too slow! A bunny? Too shy. Poor Einstein. Why was it so difficult to find a friend? Then an odd-looking creature poked her head through the paddock fence. When Einstein went over to investigate, the creature wagged her tail, scooted closer, and--sluppp!--gave her a big kiss. And so the perfect partnership between Einstein and Lilly the white boxer was born. Featuring full-color photographs of the miraculous little stallion paired with a series of adorable animals, this book based on a true friendship will bring joy to nature lovers of all ages.
Synopsis
When he came into the world, Einstein weighed less than a cat and was no taller than a cereal box. He was a miniature minature horse. Too small to run with the herd, Einstein had to look outside his world of horses to find the perfect playmate. Featuring full-color photographs of the spirited little stallion and a series of adorable creatures, this inspiring story about finding a true friend will bring joy to nature lovers of all ages. A portion of the authors' proceeds will be donated to the ASPCA's Equine Fund.
About the Author
Charles Cantrell is a freelance writer and photographer who has traveled the globe capturing the beauty and mystique of nature. Mr. Cantrell maintains a wild animal sanctuary on his 105-acre estate in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. He has enjoyed horses for most of his life and acquired his first miniature horse, Karma, in 2007. When not rescuing animals, enjoying his horses, and traveling the world in search of the perfect nature photo, he hangs out with his pet birds, mice, and dog friend, Lilly, the white boxer, at his home in Bellingham, Washington. Rachel Wagner, M.D., M.Ed. is a family practice physician with a master's degree in special education. An avid horsewoman, Dr. Wagner started riding at age five, when she met a woman named Judy Smith. Judy is the person who first introduced Dr. Wagner to miniature horses and ultimately bred the pair of horses that produced Einstein, the mini horse. Dr. Wagner lives a life dictated by her "fur babies." She has horses, birds, mice, and a very spoiled but wonderful white boxer named Lily. She is an ardent advocate for animal rights and a proud member of the ASPCA.