Bouncy and entertaining. ( )

Harry the horse has special gift that allows him to calm other animals even if he is not the best looking or elegant horse in the stable. Along comes Algernon Adams the Third to disrupt this happy environment with the mean tricks he plays on the animals; however, Algernon finally gets what’s coming to him and puts himself in a bad situation. Will Harry be able to help him out? This picture book is written in rhythm and rhyme that creates a heart-warming story that entices one to read it out loud. The rich and glossy water-colored illustrations fill the page and the use of shadow techniques brings out the detail. Additionally, the reader can locate the dog in the story on almost every page. A cute read for children 3-7 years old. Highly recommended. ( )