Lucy and Copper
Mandy Foot
Lothian Children’s Book
Hachette
ISBN: 9780734420282
RRP $16.99
Description:
Smudge has been Lucy’s best friend since she was little. But these days, Lucy is too big to ride her beloved pony.
Lucy is sure no one can replace Smudge, even when Pa brings home a new horse called Copper. Can Lucy grow to love Copper just as much?
A story that will warm the heart of every animal lover, from the bestselling author-illustrator of Joey & Riley and The Wheels on the Bus.
My View:
This is the perfect book to transition your pre-schooler from the first easy read/picture books type of beginnings to following along with an actual narrative, a great read!
A perfect bedtime read, engaging, not too long and the illustrations are gorgeous.
Reading, Writing and Riesling 
This sounds like a delightful book, Carol. I have to admit to a soft spot for ponies and horses, so that interested me, too. And it does sound like the sort of book that’s great to read with kids to help them explore friendship and our relationships with animals. Love it
Its a great read for those next important steps in reading