Recs if you like King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian...

According to the ALA, "The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

for everyone who spent saturdays at the barn.

a mix of classics and newer books, fiction and nonfiction, all featuring horses.

Complete as of August 2026.

Other items used: "Grammar 6 Set" (includes "Grammar 6 Activity Sheets" and "Grammar 6 Answer Guide and Resources"), "Sheet of Book Labels F", "Electives F" (includes "Typing Instructor Platinum" and "ARTistic Pursuits: Grades 4-6, Book 1"), "Eastern Hemisphere Notebook Pages", "Extra Language Arts F Student Activity Sheets", "Extra Science F Student Activity Sheets", "Discover & Do: Science Supplies Kit F", "Discover & Do: Level F Experiments Paper Packet", "Timeline Figures F", "History/Bible/Literature F Instructor's Guide", "Language Arts F", "Science F Instructor's Guide", "Sing the Word: All Nations Shall Worship", "Discover & Do: Level F Science Experiments", "Discover & Do: Level F Science Experiment Videos", "Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Inserts", "Math-U-See Integer Block Kit", "MathTacular 4", "MathTacular 4 Workbook", "MathTacular 4 Answer Key", "MUS6 Zeta Online Instruction with Video", "3" Binder with Tabs", "The Timeline Book", "Markable Map", "Markers" and "China Kit".

Mostly mysteries and other stories that have that central thread of pet ownership. There may be romance, horror, or something else but pets are somehow involved or take up space on the cover (not always).

Winners of the award for "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children."