What should a horse say? by Fleur McDonald and Annie White
New Frontier, 2018. ISBN 9781925594201
(Age: 2-5) Themes: Farm animals. Horses. Farmer Rochelle's farm is
filled with noisy animals, all mooing, baaing and even clucking
"chick chick". However, she has one big problem, her horse also says
"chick chick"! She asks her friend Farmer Hayden for help, even his
tractor, quad bike and truck make the right noises. He's just not
sure about "what a horse should say". Farmer Rochelle continues her
quest to find the answer ringing her friend Susan who can't help
either. Her cocky just wants more chocolate and everyone she meets
still can't provide her with the appropriate solution. Dr Swan the
vet drives up in his red ute, ready to investigate what is wrong
with the horse. After a thorough check-up, he gives him some funny
tasting medicine and rubs yellow cream on to his throat. Has the vet
saved the day?
Annie White's sweeping vistas, close up farm scenes and lively farm
animals are delightful. Her large brown horse is the one to watch,
especially when Dr Swan checks his temperature. Find the little
happy chickens jumping and dancing throughout.
Fleur McDonald's noisy story What should a horse say is an
entertaining read aloud. Young children will love joining in with
all the farm animal noises. They will love the question and
response, knowing that all the way through the horse should be
neighing.
Rhyllis Bignell