Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse

Dashing, Proud, and Brave -- Uncle Peder Had Never Made So Fine A Horse Before. The Little Wooden Horse loves Uncle Peder like a father and hopes never to leave him. Then the toymaker falls on hard times, and the little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine or walking the tightrope in the circus, the loyal little horse has only one thought: to return to his beloved master. The adventures of this lovable little horse have delighted generations of children since they were first published in 1938 in England.

With heartwarming illustrations by award-winning artist Paul Howard and a sparkling foreword by favorite children's author Vivian French, this glorious new edition brings this classic tale fresh to today's children. Complete and unabridged, Kingfisher Modern Classics are the ideal introduction to some of the best-loved stories in modern literature.