Turn every challenge into a chance to ride higher!
Avril used to explore adventures only in her books, but everything changes when she falls in love with horses! Now, every gallop and jump is a real-life adventure that’s just as thrilling as the stories she reads.
Jump into a tale where each hurdle teaches Avril about the surprising strength inside her and the joy of steering her own path. It’s about more than just winning ribbons; it’s about enjoying the ride, picking yourself up after a tumble, and having friends to cheer you on.
Can Avril and her four-legged buddy leap over the big challenges that come their way? Armed with a brave heart and the wind blowing through her hair, she’s ready to give it her all. Put on your helmet and hold tight to your dreams—this is an adventure you won’t want to miss!
Kaylee Haynes, Elementary School Teacher –
Horses, My Beginnings is a delightful book that shows kids how change is a part of life and how to embrace it.
Avril has just moved to a new place. The problem is all of her friends are back at her old school. Her parents want her to make new friends, but all Avril wants to do is curl up and read a good book, she does not like change. When her parents push her to do a new activity, Avril finds horse riding lessons. However, she will have to learn a balance everything that is new in her life. The lessons that Avril learns will open your heart and teach you some life lessons as well! However, there is a bit of a disconnect between the primary focus on the lessons learned in the book. Avril deals with many different emotions and eventually they tie in together, but it was a struggle to put the adaptation to change, wanting to make no mistakes, and the parts where Avril learns about time management. Having said this, all the emotions and changes in Avril’s life are things that all kids go through and will relate to. This book does a great job of dealing with big emotions and topics in a fun and relatable way.