The Horse in Harry's Room

by Syd Hoff

Book Overview

Harry keeps a horse in his room. A trusty horse only he can see. But then his parents take him to the country to see "real" horses. Horses that are free to run, kick, and nibble. Now Harry must decide: Does his horse need to be free, too?

"A satisfying fanciful story. Illustrated with the author's inimitable, humorous drawings." (Booklist)

The Horse in Harry's Room is another sweet, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064440737
• ISBN13: 9780064440738
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.6" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

glad to see it

I'm glad to see this book is still in print. I don't have anything to add to other reviewers' details about it. I enjoyed it many years ago with my own children. I certainly recommend it.

Basic vocabulary

This book is very helpful for beginning readers. Most of the words are on the Dolch sight word list of words which should be recognized instantly in order for reading to flow smoothly. The quiet nature of the story makes it appropriate for a bedtime story or for developing reading skills.

A book about imagination and true friendship! A fun book for young kids!

I remember reading this book to my children a few years ago. It's a fun, imaginative book. The sparse illustrations are perfect for the tone of this book. Harry is such a cute, lovable little character. You will fall in love with him and his horse. Highly recommended. Also recommended: Willow King, Moon Shadow, The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley, Cowboy Ned and Andy

sweet little story about holding on to your dreams

Harry has a horse in his room. No one believes him and his classmates laugh at him, but Harry loves his horse and the horse loves him, and in the end we see that Harry has a pretty good grasp of reality too.This is a Level 1 I Can Read book. The words are simple and the story is short. Though beginning readers will need help with some of the words, they will enjoy the experience.

The life of the imagination

My 5-year-old loved this book. The first time through was especially enjoyable as he tried to figure out whether Harry's horse was real or not. This book is perfectly suited to its target audience, who are at that age where the line between the real and the imaginary is sometimes blurred and where pretending is part of any happy day. My son also liked resolving the question of whether Harry's horse was real by reading to the end of the book. Definitely a winner!