The girl who loved wild horses
A Plains girl’s devotion to horses at last carries her into their world for good, told in Paul Goble’s radiant Caldecott-winning art.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1978
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Picture book, roughly ages 4–8
- Recognition
- Caldecott Medal
- Author
- Paul Goble
About this book
The girl who loved wild horses was published by Bradbury Press in 1978 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Paul Goble, who has 14 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Picture book, roughly ages 4–8. A picture book meant to be read aloud, where the illustration carries as much of the story as the sentences do.
What the Caldecott means
The Caldecott recognises the most distinguished American picture book for children, and it is given for the illustration rather than the text. This book carries a Caldecott Medal, so the pictures themselves were judged among the year's best. Read the award's own citation history at the ALA ↗
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of The girl who loved wild horses is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1978.
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Questions about The girl who loved wild horses
Who wrote The girl who loved wild horses?
The girl who loved wild horses was written by Paul Goble, who has 14 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The girl who loved wild horses?
Bradbury Press published The girl who loved wild horses in 1978, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has The girl who loved wild horses won any awards?
Yes — The girl who loved wild horses is a Caldecott Medal book. The Caldecott recognises the most distinguished American picture book for children, and it is given for the illustration rather than the text. This book carries a Caldecott Medal, so the pictures themselves were judged among the year's best.
What age is The girl who loved wild horses for?
Picture book, roughly ages 4–8. A picture book meant to be read aloud, where the illustration carries as much of the story as the sentences do.
Where can I find a copy of The girl who loved wild horses?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The girl who loved wild horses and which editions exist.