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Beautiful Books for Storyschooling
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HORSES

DOGS

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OUR FAVOURITES

Author: Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

Therapy Animals

If you love animals, especially horses and dogs and if you love inspirational, life changing stories about therapy animals, you just have to read these most beautiful books of redemption by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley. These true stories highlight the incredible, empathetic qualities of horses and dogs and their ability to break through the tough exterior of hurting people, where others often can’t.

We are so excited for the release of Finding Grace by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley, beautiful stories of how God uses therapy dogs to bring hope and healing. Jennifer is one of my favorite authors whom I love to recommend. Her books about therapy horses are two of our all time favorites. Read Joey and Project Solomon and more heartwarming horse stories here. Don’t miss these beautiful stories of healing, sacrifice and hope in Jesus. 
Finding Grace

By Larry Randolph & Jennifer Marshall Bleakley.

The Inspiring True Story of Therapy Dogs Bringing Comfort, Hope, and Love to a Hurting World.

Finding Grace
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My daughter harassed me for a long time to read Joey but it took many months for it to reach the top of my reading pile. When I finally picked it up, I cried through the whole book. A beautiful story of love and redemption.
Joey

By Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See. Joey came to Hope Reins―a ranch dedicated to helping hurting kids who had been abused, emotionally wounded, or unwanted. By teaching these children to care for rescued animals, the Hope Reins staff were convinced they could reach kids with love and hope and show them that we are never forgotten by God.

Joey
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Project Solomon is a story of how God uses horses to heal and restore war veterans, children and others who are experiencing grief and the effects of trauma and loss. Beautiful!
Project Solomon

By Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

The True Story of a Lonely Horse Who Found a Home--and Became a Hero. Project Solomon is a powerful story of resilience, sacrifice, and love that reminds us all how much we matter―to each other and to God.

Project Solomon
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CATS

Dewey: The Library Cat

This is our cat named Ed. She was a “boy” but then she had kittens 😅. She is almost the spitting image of Dewey the Library Cat.
Dewey

The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched The World

As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state, and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming town pulling its way slowly back from the greatest crisis in its long history.

Dewey
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Dewey's Nine Lives

Sequel to Dewey

More stories of this lovable cat who reached people not just in his home town, but all over the world.

Dewey's Nine Lives
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Dewey: the Library Cat

Young Reader's Adaptation

The True Story of a World-famous Library Cat. A heart-warming story about the library cat who inspired the lives of those around him as well as people across the world.

Dewey: the Library Cat
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Dewey

There's a Cat in the Library!

A delightful picture book version of Dewey for little readers.

Dewey
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James Herriot’s Treasury for Children

Heartwarming stories by James Herriot of All Creatures Great and Small acclaim. These tales are about his myriad of unexpected adventures and testament to the joy of animals in our lives. Sometimes they choose us.
James Herriot's Treasury for Children

Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small by Herriot


James Herriot's Treasury for Children
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Historical Fiction

Great historical fiction told in French’s classic humorous voice. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.
Animal Stars: 5-Book Series

Jackie French: Age 8+

Great historical fiction told in French's classic humorous voice. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.

Animal Stars: 5-Book Series
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“This old man had once told me that he left school when he was twelve, whereas I had spent most of the twenty-four years in my life in study. Yet when I looked back on the last hour or so I could come to only one conclusion. I’d had more of books, but he had more of learning.”
– James Herriot