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Fritz and the Beautiful Horses Hardcover – Picture Book, February 2, 2016

by Jan Brett (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 619 ratings
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The 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.

Fritz 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.

But 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.

Jan 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.
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    2 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  5. Dimensions
    10.94 x 0.4 x 10.31 inches
  6. Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    February 2, 2016
  8. ISBN-10
    0399174583
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0399174582
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About the Author

Jan Brett is the beloved New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of numerous books for children. Jan’s inspiration for Fritz and the Beautiful Horses came from seeing the famous Lippizan stallions of Vienna on their first tour of the States. She lives in Norwell, Massachusetts.

Visit Jan at www.JanBrett.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers; Reissue edition (February 2, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399174583
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399174582
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.94 x 0.4 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 619 ratings

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Jan Brett is the author of the New York Times bestselling Gingerbread Friends, The Three Snow Bears, and The Mitten, as well as many other classics. She lives in Norwell, Massachusetts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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A win for little ones who love horses.
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A win for little ones who love horses.
My daughter has been very into horses lately and I'm a big fan of Jan Brett so naturally we had to buy this. Cute story and lovely illustrations. My only qualm is there is one page where the pages join together right through the illustration of a little girl on a horse. My daughter pushes the pages down trying to see her face every time we read it and I'm worried it's going to eventually ruin the binding.
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Gabrielle
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this as a child and still do as an adult
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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Fantastic illustrations, great story. I adored this book as a child so I wanted a copy for my son and it's now become one of his favorites.
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Beryl M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure delight!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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The artwork does full justice to the character's personalities. The story rings true and sweet. It is aimed at toddlers, but will appeal to all age groups.
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BRH
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story and artwork!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
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Loved the story and the beautiful illustration
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Tracy Gold
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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A gorgeous book for kids who love ponies--or stories about underdogs!
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PinotAndPeach
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book as a kid - and now my daughter's
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
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Jan Brett can do no wrong in my book - and this book is beautiful. Love this story so much!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An old favorite
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2022
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One of my favorite books growing up. I’m glad I could find it to share with my kids.
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Jamie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good moral
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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This is a good little story that teaches that a beautiful outside doesn't always mean there is beauty on the inside, and beauty on the inside is most valuable
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A Swafford
5.0 out of 5 stars Contains a great lesson on not judging people by the way they look.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
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My granddaughter, who is fascinated with horses, absolutely loved this book. In fact she had checked this book out at her school library and loved it so much that I decided to order it for her. We have read it several times since receiving it and it never gets old to her. In addition to being a good story about horses it has a great lesson on not judging someone (or in this case a pony) solely on the way they look or whether they have merit based on other people's judgement of the person.
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Donella McNulty
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
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Lovely hardcover with beautiful illustrations. Perfect for children over 6 who have started reading by themselves. Delivered on time and well packaged. Thank you
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Calix
5.0 out of 5 stars Très beau
Reviewed in France on February 18, 2023
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Nous avons une petite collection de livres en anglais à la maison et celui-ci est l'un des préférés de mes enfants. L'histoire est simple et belle, et les dessins sont originaux.
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CanadianMother
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming story, good for bedtime reading
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2011
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Although we have most of Jan Brett's books in our personal library, I had never seen Fritz and the Beautiful Horses. I decided to order it for my 3 year old for Christmas this year, because he has a real love for horses. I'm glad I did. It's a gentle, charming story, just right for a child aged 3-5, and like all of Jan Brett's books, the illustrations are lovely and detailed.

The story is not too hard for a little person to understand: Fritz the pony is not beautiful, so he is not allowed inside the walled city, which is known for its beautiful horses. One day the bridge leading up to the city gate cracks, and a group of children who were out for a ride are stranded. Their finicky mounts refuse to go down into the river to cross over to the city. So Fritz, who is brave and hardworking, carries the children to safety, and is ever after allowed a place of honor in the walled city.

Not only is it a fun story, but within it lies a good lesson, that appearances can be deceiving.
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sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2021
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Great book gift.
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Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars Greasy book
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2015
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My 3 year old daughter who's really into horses right now and I love the book. The story is good and have wise and positive message and the artwork is stunning! Highly recommend it!
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