Black Beauty's classic story is retold for young horse lovers in this beautiful picture book

"Ruth Brown's artwork captures the fluctuating fortunes of the equine hero... This version will be a real treat for young horse-lovers" Irish Times "A handsome picture book. Ruth Brown's painterly style is just right for Beauty's story and her rich, full-spread illustrations perfectly capture the major incidents in the horse's life" -- Andrea Reece Lovereading4Kids "Ruth Brown's painterly style is just right for the story and this will be enjoyed equally by those new to the original and those who already love Black Beauty's story." Books for Keeps "Illustrated on every page with the most stunning artwork, dramatically and vividly capturing the emotions of each scene depicted." Carousel "Glorious illustrations" Angels Urchins

Anna Sewell (Author) Anna Sewell was born in 1820 and lived with her family in Norfolk and then in a village on the outskirts of London. At the age of fourteen Anna injured her ankles in a fall, and was severely disabled for the rest of her life. She had to travel everywhere in horse-drawn carriages, and so Anna was always concerned with the treatment of the animals she so relied upon. She wrote Black Beauty in order to convince a wide audience of the importance of the humane treatment of animals. It is her only novel, and Anna Sewell died shortly after it's publication, little guessing how well-known and widely loved her story would become.Ruth Brown (Illustrator) Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She is married to artist Ken Brown and they have two grown-up sons and one grandchild.