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Two New Mexico horsewomen have created a new children’s horse book for ages 4-9 called Quincy Finds A New Home. It is the first adventure of a red horse named Quincy and also the first of a new series, the Quincy the Horse Books, with several more on the way. In his first adventure, Quincy gets a new owner and goes to live in the biggest barn he has ever seen. He also meets Beau, a wise old horse who becomes his friend.inside

 

Quincy's new book, Quincy Moves to the Desert, is in the works. Stay tuned for photos and details to watch the illustrations in process. 

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Reviews

“Children will bond with Quincy” -  Durango Herald. Read the review.

“Quincy learns everyone is loved for who he, she is” -  Albuquerque Journal. Read the review.

“A gentle heartwarming story...perfect for young horse lovers” - Children's Book Watch, Midwest Book Review

 

New! Build a Book

Camille Matthews, the author, now offers a teacher's curriculum on building a books. 2nd and 3rd graders work together to write, edit and design a book. Teachers receive hands-on information for guidance. Read more here. 

Awards

Gold Winner of the Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards® program recognizes authors and others for creating quality family-friendly media, products and services.

Also winner of the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award.

 

This classic, keepsake book is the the perfect gift for children ages 4-9.

It all starts here:

“Quincy was a little red horse.
His coat was the color of a new penny.
His mane and tail were long and shiny.
His eyes were soft and brown.
On his nose was a long white blaze.”

More about the book here.

The author and illustrator have done just about everything with horses. Author Camille Matthews provides Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) using rescue horses. She is an avid trail rider and lover of American Quarter horses. Illustrator Michelle Black is a professional trainer of dressage riders, a consultant on horse nutrition and a proponent of barefoot trimming for the natural hoof.

Camille and Michelle agree that the creation of the Quincy the Horse Books is their favorite project so far. For them it is an opportunity to express an artistic vision but more important an effort to bring the joys and challenges of life with horses to children who may never have direct contact with a horse.

They believe children will bond with Quincy. They note that children and horses share many qualities including sensitivity, authenticity, expressive communication and the need to rely on others for physical care. Both agree that the Quincy the Horse children’s books were born from a conviction that horses are good for children and children are good for horses. More about the author and illustrator.