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Riding Magic / written by Kelly Starling Lyons ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis.

Summary:

"The empowering story of a little girl overcoming a big fear with the help of her family and a horse named Magic. Dom wishes she were brave enough to ride a horse--if only horses weren't so huge and intimidating! Momma says it's normal to have the jitters at first, but Dom isn't sure she'll ever feel ready. She spends time with Magic, her favorite horse, and he seems to understand her worries, and even lets her brush him. This gives Dom the boost she needs, and sure enough, when she finally does get in the saddle, she's thrilled to discover the frightened ba-bum, ba-bum of her heart transforming into a happy beat in rhythm with Magic's steady clip-clop, clip-clop. Lyrical text and stunning light-filled paintings beautifully capture the touching bond between Dom and Magic as Dom gains the confidence to ride, reassuring readers that everyone tries new things at their own pace." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593323953
  • ISBN: 0593323955
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2026.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 3-7 Nancy Paulsen Books.
Subject:
Horsemanship > Juvenile fiction.
Horses > Juvenile fiction.
Fear > Juvenile fiction.
Horsemanship > Juvenile literature.
Horses > Juvenile literature.
Fear > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Picture books.
Fiction.

Available copies

  • 13 of 31 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 3 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 31 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library E LYO (Text) 36015002739544 Easy New Fiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library E LYO (Text) 36015002738892 Easy New Fiction Checked out 08/18/2026
Sneads Ferry Branch Library E LYO (Text) 36015002738959 Easy New Fiction Available -
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Summary: "The empowering story of a little girl overcoming a big fear with the help of her family and a horse named Magic. Dom wishes she were brave enough to ride a horse--if only horses weren't so huge and intimidating! Momma says it's normal to have the jitters at first, but Dom isn't sure she'll ever feel ready. She spends time with Magic, her favorite horse, and he seems to understand her worries, and even lets her brush him. This gives Dom the boost she needs, and sure enough, when she finally does get in the saddle, she's thrilled to discover the frightened ba-bum, ba-bum of her heart transforming into a happy beat in rhythm with Magic's steady clip-clop, clip-clop. Lyrical text and stunning light-filled paintings beautifully capture the touching bond between Dom and Magic as Dom gains the confidence to ride, reassuring readers that everyone tries new things at their own pace." --