Penny Pony
A Story About Growing Older
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This is a story about the prettiest, smartest, most lovable pony in the whole world. Her name is Penny because she is the color of that coin. This is also the story of the Price family with which Penny has lived almost all of her long life. We Prices love Penny very much and we are all growing older together. Here is a picture of Penny. Isn.t she beautiful? All of the pictures in this story are real photographs from our family scrapbooks. The best part of this story is that it is still being told. Penny is very old, but she is healthy and still going strong! Let me begin.
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About the Book
Penny Pony began as an idea for a scrapbook for a family reunion. As the photographs and story of Penny’s life were put together, the book grew into a true, real-life tale about family and beloved pets growing older together. It’s a story about love and commitment, and the obligation to serve and care for each other through all the phases and seasons of our lives.
Together, the author and Penny have watched the toddlers they taught to ride grow up, to return with their own young ones to place on Penny’s now swaying back. The Price family’s love for this wonderful pony has been a common and unifying thread during the seasons and storms in all of their lives.
The use of photographs brings to life the reality of Penny Pony’s story in a world that bombards children with fantasy and magic; a world that causes kids to ask, “Is that real?”
To be loved and wanted even when ones usefulness has diminished, eyesight dimmed, and appearance word – this is a comforting message to readers of all ages.
About the Author
M. Price has been involved with horses and children her entire life. She taught riding, was a 4-H leader, Scout Den Mother, and continues to volunteer and work with children and adults through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Therapy Dog programs.
She has published articles in journals of her trade, nursing, and continues to work as a Registered Nurse. She has written articles and columns for various newsletters and publications.
The author lives on the Quiet Creek Farm featured in the book, with an assortment of animals, including Penny Pony.
She has just completed another picture book, written as told by her Irish Wolfhound, Finn, and is currently working on a middle-grade novel.