Horse lovers not quite ready for chapter books will appreciate this beginning reader about Little Rat's first horseback riding lessons. Little Rat faces some typical fears and dilemmas faced by beginning riders, and the story reaches a satisfying resolution when Little Rat places fifth in a horse show. This charming early reader book for more adept readers would also work as a read-aloud selection for a young person with an interest in horses and an attention span for longer stories. (Reading Level: 3.5)
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