"Little Black, a Pony" by Walter Farley, illustrated by James Schucker, published by Beginner Books A Division of Random House, New York, 1961. Stated Book Club Edition. The "Beginner Books. I Can Read It All By Myself" with Cat in the Hat logo was a book club for the early readers founded in 1958 by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel). Points of the first edition, early printing: copyright 1961 without any other printings listed, no isbn, no barcode.

Illustrated hard boards [some wear]; 6.3/4" x 9.1/4"; illustrated endpapers "Nancy Harris" and "(5)" is written inside front cover, 64 pages, fully illustrated, a little soiling and wear, surface damage and residue of the removed label on the back ep and inside back cover [see photo], very good condition.

A little boy is in love with horses. He takes Little Black, his very own pony, on rides all around his family's property. However, one day the boy decides to ride Big Red, a horse that can do practically everything--run fast, jump over obstacles, and even swim across rushing rivers! The boy begins spending more and more time with Big Red and less and less time with Little Black. However, when a ride on Big Red ends in a frightening accident, the boy must rely on Little Black to save him.

Walter Farley (1915-1989) was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children. His first and most famous work was The Black Stallion (1941), the success of which led to many sequels over decades; the series has been continued since his death by his son Steven.

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