{"product_id":"fritz-and-the-beautiful-horses-hardcover","title":"Fritz and the Beautiful Horses - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJan Brett\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJan Brett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe timeless message of inner beauty is highlighted in this classic picture book from best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett, in which Fritz the pony becomes a hero when he rescues the children of a walled city.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFritz was not beautiful. He didn't have a braided mane or a glossy coat. He couldn't prance with long, graceful strides like the elegant horses who carried lords and lovely ladies to the city--a city that allowed only the most beautiful horses within its walls. The citizens laughed at the short-legged pony's attempts to be like their own horses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Fritz was dependable and hard-working. He proved to the citizens that there are things more important than being beautiful. He earned a special place for himself in the walled city just as he'll earn a special place in every reader's heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJan Brett's full-color artwork sparkles in intricate detail across every page of this exceptional picture book about Fritz, a sure-footed pony who finally gets the chance to shine in his own best way.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan Brett is the beloved \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\/illustrator of numerous books for children. Jan's inspiration for \u003ci\u003eFritz and the Beautiful Horses\u003c\/i\u003e came from seeing the famous Lippizan stallions of Vienna on their first tour of the States. She lives in Norwell, Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVisit Jan at www.JanBrett.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.7 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fritz and the Beautiful Horses\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755773690144,"sku":"9780399174582","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4e2ae3674a4a412f0ed9b7c6344ceb43.webp?v=1780068268","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fritz-and-the-beautiful-horses-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}