A Rose, a Bridge, and a Wild Black Horse: The Classic Picture Book, Reimagined

By Charlotte Zolotow

Book Overview

A reimagined edition of A Rose, a Bridge, and a Wild Black Horse--the classic picture book by a legendary author and a beloved illustrator, about a girl and her mother, with themes of growing up, dreams, and letting go.

A girl declares all the things she'll do for her mother when she is all grown up--from climbing mountains and swimming across oceans, to picking the pinkest rose, to building the biggest bridge and a castle for her mother to live in, to taming a wild black horse for her mother to ride--ending with the friend she will bring her mother to keep her company while she travels the world.

Originally published in 1964, A Rose, a Bridge, and a Wild Black Horse is a beloved picture book by renowned children's book author Charlotte Zolotow, reenvisioned by her daughter, celebrated author Crescent Dragonwagon, and illustrated by award-winning artist Julie Morstad.

The book includes an afterword by Crescent Dragonwagon about her mother and this special edition of their book.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 195183674X
• ISBN13: 9781951836740
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Abrams, Inc.
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

sweet

This is a very sweet book. The nature of little brothers is depicted perfectly. Highly recommended for small children.