Gallop-O-Gallop

by Kelly Murphy and Sandra Alonzo

This dynamic collection of twenty-one poems celebrates all things horse-related?from the reflective to the very silly, from the winsome to the hilariously icky. Sandra Alonzo?s lively, always evocative writing captures the energy and physicality of these stunning creatures. And with her richly expressive illustrations and a gorgeous palette, Kelly Murphy expertly creates shifting landscapes, changing seasons, and charismatic horse personalities. Alternately...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803729677
• ISBN13: 9780803729674
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Dial Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Gallop 'o Gallop

Fantastic book of horse poetry for young and old. Takes one on a close poetic experience with exceptional artistic illustrations.

The perfect gift for horse lovers!

I'm going to give this book to my horse-loving brother and sister-in-law, whose daughter is already grown. It's just as good a gift for adults as kids. But horse-crazy young girls will love it best, I think. Sandra Alonza has produced a collection of delightful horse poems that will play on all your emotions -- laughter to tears. For a grin, beware the SNEEZING horse. For a tug at your heart, visit "Old Horse." Kelly Murphy's exquisite paintings capture Alonzo's poems in jewel tones: a bareback galloping across the prairie, a shaggy winter coat, a dreamtime unicorn; it's all there.

Evocative verse with art that is a perfect match

For all those lovers of horses, young and old, Sandra Alonzo and Kelly Murphy have presented a wonderful and evocative picture book! The very accessible verse (something that I feel is key when it comes to poetry for youth), combined with the superb page design and artwork make this book an extremely enjoyable read. Got some horse lovers in your family? They will love these poems and the artwork, too.

"For my birthday, I wish for a ........"

Horse. I wish for a horse. As a little girl, every birthday wish was for a pony....well, sad to say, it was never granted. But now here's another chance to enter the world of the daily life of horses with Gallop-o-Gallop. Ms. Alonzo's picturebook of heartfelt poetry takes the reader into the sensitive, raucous and sometimes silly world of horses (a poem about horse sneezes?, yes!), sure to fulfill current and bygone equine dreams. Beautifully rendered illustrations by Kelly Murphy (no relation, but I wish!) depict this world with sensitivity and a playfullness that will engage children of all ages. A definite coffee table book for kids...make that hot-cocoa table book, with two lumps of sugar please....for the horse...

Excelente!

This book is excellent for the classroom! The imagery projected throughout the book guides students learning in a linguistic sense. The author weaves a beautiful tapestry of equine tales that's soothing for both young and old.