Horsy, Horsy - where are you?

About the Book

Horsy, Horsy - Where Are You? is a children´s story book about a girl whose parents take her on a long car trip to a farm to see the animals. The author, Michael Smith, as a way to pass time with his young daughters on long journeys, created this story. On their trip, the young girl named Jamie asks, "Horsy, horsy where are you?" which sparks a fun and entertaining game between Jamie and her father. They begin making up different activities that the horse may be doing while they are in route. They arrive at the farm as their game ends. This tale is written in a language easily understood by younger children. The illustrations bring the story to life and help children to see the humor in each horse activity.

About the Author

Michael A. Smith, Author I am a math department chairman at a public school in the Chicago suburbs. I have been teaching and coaching since 1993. I graduated from Illinois College, a small liberal arts school, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. I have a Masters degree in Math Education from Northern Illinois University and I have an administrative certificate after completing coursework at NIU. I have been married for twelve years and my two young daughters provide the inspiration for this book. Lynn Furnall Gibson, Illustrator I am a full time homemaker with three adult children and seven grandchildren. My husband and I have lived in Prophetstown, IL since 1963. I graduated from the University of Illinois in 1962 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I have taught first grade, worked as a substitute teacher and have been active in community volunteer work. Art and photography have been long time hobbies and I have enjoyed a variety of painting and photography classes.