Shoes for Horses?

About the Book

Children visiting their grandparent’s farm are surprised when Grandpa tells them Bo, the horse, is getting new shoes today. Imagining a horse in people shoes makes them giggle. They have a lot to learn, and this book helps that happen.

About the Author

Pat is enjoying her retirement, living in rural Wisconsin. Even though Pat is a member of In Print, a professional writers group, she admits to being a more avid reader than writer. The idea for Shoes For Horses? stems from being the daughter of a horseshoer, and after thinking about the story for many years she finally put the it on paper. One of Pat’s greatest joys has been reading to her granddaughter Dani. Pat hopes the pleasure of sharing a story extends to others who read Shoes For Horses? Pat is enjoying visiting schools and reading her book to kindergarten thru third grade classes. Her book talks about children giggling and she loves hearing kids giggle as she reads to them. Pat's dad was a horseshoer, so when she visits school classes she takes some of his tools with her. The kids love getting their hands on them, especially his leather apron, horseshoes, and horseshoe nail rings.