Picture Book

O c t o b e r

Clip Clop

Eleanor Koldofsky

Illustrated by David Parkins

Young Consuela's day is marked by the horses she loves. There's

the clip clop clink of the horse that pulls the milk wagon, the quick 

trot clippety clop of the beautiful brown tea wagon horse, and the

lolop lolop lolop of the produce man's tired gray horse. She knows

them all and shows the hard working creatures as much kindness

as she can. Finally the time comes when her kindness is rewarded

A heartwarming visit 

  with a ride on a very special horse.

At the turn of the 20th century, horses were willing workers,

to a time now past

good company, and common sights on city streets. They pulled

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delivery wagons, carted away junk, and brought a smile to many

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faces with their familiar presence. Horses would eventually give

CAN $22.99

way to cars, but nothing will ever replace the sounds and beauty

of the gentle clip clop horses.

picture book/city life/horses/historical

Author Eleanor Koldofsky grew up in Toronto's Kensington

ages 5 to 7

Market and evokes that long ago time in this affectionate story. 

24 pages   10 x 8

full color throughout

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Rights: World ex North America

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On Sale: October 11, 2005

Tundra Books | Fall 2005

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