Book Review: For Horse Crazy Girls Only

For Horse-Crazy Girls Only: Everything You Want to Know About Horses is an amazing book.
There is so much horse information in here that I don't know where to start! This is the perfect

book for any horse-crazy girl. It starts off with a fun quiz called "Are you horse crazy?" and goes into what your dream horse would be like and how to come come up with the best name for your horse. There is interesting information like why racehorses have such weird names (something I've wondered about for a long time) and and how to tell what a horse is feeling.
There are chapters describing the  The parts of a horse, their coloring, horse tack and equine history. If you're looking for the best horse movies, books, websites and horse places and events it's all  in here. Want to learn how to draw a horse, how plan a horse themed party and the best clothes to wear when riding? The answers are all in there. My favorite chapter is the last one entitled "When I Grow Up I Want to Be ...." which gives all the possible career possibilities for someone who loves horses based on their personality ie: if they're artistic, scientific, love to ride, love to teach etc.
This fun, informative book is definitely a book that every horse-crazy girl needs in her library.

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Three Cups - A Lesson in Life and Money for Children by Tony Townsley

I have been wondering for awhile now how to go about teaching my soon-to-be six year old daughter about money. I've researched online and come across many different points of view. When I had the opportunity to review this book I was hopeful but also a little wary. I wasn't sure what to expect but I thought it would probably end up just being another dry, how-to book.



Luckily I was very very wrong. Three Cups A Lesson in Life and Money for Children  by Tony Townsley is an excellent book presented as an adventure. It teaches children about money through a story. The story of a little boy who receives three cups plus an allowance for his 5th birthday. He is taught how to divide his allowance up every week between saving, spending and giving. It shows, through the story, how rewarding it can be to share with the less fortunate, to save for something important and how fun it is to be able to reward yourself sometimes. The boy in the story also goes to the bank and learns what it means to deposit your savings so that it can grow.

There is a parent's guide at the end of the book to help you get started and a website where you can share your own inspiring stories.

My little girl is turning six in January and there is no question that I will be using Three Cups A Lesson in Life and Money for Children  by Tony Townsley as my guide to teach her the many adventures of money.