Synopses & Reviews
Acclaimed author-illustrator Ed Young breathes new life into the ancient Chinese folktale of a horse that brings extraordinary reversals of fortune to its trusting owner.
A timeless fable, The Lost Horse teaches of the ever-changing fortunes of life.
Review
[star]"May be among the Caldecott Medalist's finest works."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
[star]"A wonderful elaboration on an ancient Chinese proverb."
--School Library Journal (starred review)
"Wonderfully theatrical . . . Will lead children . . . to discover the unexpected
turnabouts in the sad and happy events of their own lives."--Booklist
Synopsis
A Caldecott Medalist's magnificent retelling of a Chinese folktale
About the Author
ED YOUNG is the renowned author-illustrator of more than fifty books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China and the Caldecott Honor book Seven Blind Mice. He lives in New York.