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Pickles for Christmas

Matthew loves ponies, all ponies. But when he starts riding Pickles in his weekly lessons the two become best friends. When Matthew learns that Pickles is for sale, he is devastated. He knows his parents will never buy him a pony.

What will he do without Pickles? More importantly, what will Pickles do without him? Matthew has to make sure that Pickles gets all the love he deserves.

This story about a pony and a boy captures the sweet longing of loving something that is just out of reach…Or is it?

Posey’s Problem

Posey is a show pony who has a big problem. No matter how hard she works, no matter how many times she wins or how much she loves her kids, the problem will always be there. Eventually, her riders will outgrow her, and she’ll be moved to the next family.

Yet, despite her problem, Posey continues to do everything with her whole heart. She continues to be a champion through and through, and her resilience as she navigates change teaches us all that love is what really matters. As we follow Posey on her journey, Posey demonstrates the enduring power of love.

In their newest collaboration, the award-winning duo from Jump the Moon, Kathy Simmers and Marjorie van Heerden, combine beautiful illustrations and a delightful story to bring Posey’s story to life.

Posey’s Problem offers young readers inspiration for persevering through change and keeping an open heart, and perfectly complements Jump the Moon in the growing Pony Tales series.

Jump the Moon

The girl with the long blond hair had always loved ponies. When she found the pony that loved her back, her life was changed in ways she never could have imagined. But as the summer ends, the two are separated, never knowing if they’ll see each other again.

This heartwarming true story about the bond between a girl and a pony will teach readers young and old about the importance of trusting your heart, following your dreams, and never putting limits on what’s possible.