Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Orange Horse by Hsu-Kung Liu- ESSENTIAL

The Orange Horse by Hsu-Kung Liu. PICTURE  BOOK. Reycraft Books, 2019.

$17. 9781478868187

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE: HIGH

Orange Horse is on the hunt for his long-lost brother.  The only clue he has is half of a photograph of an orange horse that looked just like him.  Certainly there is another orange horse somewhere in the world looking for him as well? In an effort to find his brother, Orange Horse posts several ads in a newspaper.  “If you are orange and are missing half an old photograph, please come meet me.” Creative and interesting characters come to meet Orange Horse, but none are his long-lost brother. Will Orange Horse ever find him?  The ending of this adorable story helps readers understand that families come in all kinds of sizes and types.  Love of friends is often as strong as family bonds.

We love this book!  The creative characters who answer the newspaper ad are such a fun surprise!  A teacher could use The Orange Horse as a springboard for creative guesses and fun artwork.  The ending of the book is heartwarming and very sweet.  The Orange Horse would make a perfect gift for a sweet friend.

Reviewer: SL

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