The Mare On The Hill by Thomas Locker, a beautifully told and painted story about two boys' love for their white mare.
Written and illustrated by Thomas Locker. 1985, Dial Books.
"It was spring when he first saw the white mare. Grandpa had gone to a horse sale to buy a mate for our stallion. Late in the day he returned leading a beautiful white mare. My brother Aaron and I ran to meet him. ..."
Front flap:
"The drama of a wild horse and the two boys who love her has been woven together with extraordinary paintings to create a book so powerful yet simple that it will move all who read it. The story illuminates as well the cycle of the seasons: the hushed green stillness of springtime, when Josh and Aaron first see the white mare; the long, lazy days of summer, when they try unsuccessfully to catch her; the brilliant skies and blazing trees of autumn; the somber colors of winter's snows as they struggle to carry hay to the mare; and another springtime, when the white mare finally, hesitantly allows the boys to come close."
Thomas Locker (1937 - 2012) was a painter and children's book author, and winner of numerous awards and recognitions. The Mare on the Hill is beautiful.
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Sep 20, 2019
So very pleased with this sellers product! It arrived so quickly and was properly packaged with a lovely handwritten envelope. The book is perfect and in excellent condition. Just a wonderful experience.
Constance Grippin