ISBN:
978-0-9847242-3-9| List Price: $8.95 from Vicki's website or $9.86 on Amazon |
Format: Paperback | Page Count: 127
Sonrise
Stable: Tender Mercies
This
is Book 4 in the Sonrise Stable Series.
When
Rosie, Carrie, and Grandma are asked to help out at Last Chance Corral, a
nursemare foal rescue, Rosie is shocked when she experiences firsthand how
cruel some people can be to animals. During the week at Last Chance, the girls
learn that the God who knows when a sparrow falls to the ground works through
the kindness of others to provide for the animals He created. For the foals,
and the girls, Last Chance Corral is a life-changing experience.
Tender
Mercies is
the fourth book in the Sonrise Stable series, heartwarming stories of an
extended homeschooling family as they live, learn, and love together. Mixing
adventure, life lessons, and realistic horse experiences, the series is a must
for readers who enjoy family values, Christian faith, and, of course, horses!
My Impressions:
This is the fourth book
in the Sonrise Stable series that follows a small newborn foal from its first breath to adoption. Written from the prospective of the foul you follow along as he learns to walk, eat, play and bond. This is just an amazing book for young elementary children.
I originally picked this book simply because my 7 year old son wanted a book he could read and it was available.In the end it was one of the best decisions I made. My son begged to read this book with me, wanted to watch the videos on horses and it opened him up to a whole new world and perspective of animal rescue. He got such a giggle from the horse and was mesmerized at the same time.
I loved the opening quote from Proverbs 12:10 "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel". Biblical footnotes like this are spread throughout the book allowing you to discuss them at the end or after each chapter should you choose to do so with your kids to add an extra element to this wonderful story. MY son adored the sketches throughout especially the one that matched the front cover! Easy book to recommend for boys and girls alike in elementary school.
About the Author: Vicki Watson
My
love of horses began when a teenage neighbor offered me my first ride, on the
back of her horse. From my 8-year-old perspective, it seemed like the
biggest horse in the world. From that moment on, I was addicted. Horses
were to become a very important part of my life, although I never could
have imagined, at the time, how much God would teach me about Himself and
my relationship to Him through these wonderful animals.
The
Sonrise Stable series combines my love of God and horses in stories that I hope
will help children learn more about both. I have a vision for ten initial
books in the series, taking the main characters through one year. Beyond
that I'll see where God leads me.
I
have been blessed with three daughters and homeschooled each of them through
high school. I enjoy trail riding my Rocky Mountain mare, Nikki, hiking,
photography, and playing guitar. I work from home as a and computer
programmer and enjoy the variety and flexibility that allows.
Link
to Main Website: http://www.sonrisestable.com/
Facts
about the Series: http://www.sonrisestable.com/sonrise-stable-faq.php
Link
to a Bio for an Author: http://www.sonrisestable.com/horse-books-author.php
Twitter: http://twitter.com/christ_cowgirl
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Disclaimer:I received a free print copy of this book from Christian Cowgirl Publishing via the CWA Review Crew in exchange for my honest review and opinion which I have given.
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