Rosie Rides to the Rescue - Hardcover

Peek inside the pop-up windows! Bella's little pony Rosie has a passion for crunchy red apples, having fun and getting into mischief - in fact, the only thing she doesn't seem to like is water...Peek through the pop-up windows, gaze past the farmhouse, look over fences and through gates, join in the pursuit, and discover whether or not Rosie has what it takes to make a big splash! Three-dimensional layered pages allow youngsters to jump in and fully explore the amazing illustrations. It offers entertaining reading for 3- to 7-year-olds. Bella lives on a pretty farm called Appleby's, together with her mother, father, brother David, old sheepdog Riley and beloved pony Rosie. Peer through the woodland foliage to see Bella and Rosie trying out for next weekend's gymkhana event. As lovely as Rosie is, though, she can be a very stubborn pony. She is terrified of water, and refuses to jump over it every time. She is also a very curious pony - and as soon as Bella's back is turned, Rosie manages to open the gate to her field, and gallop away on an adventure! Look around the farmyard and out into the countryside as you follow the ensuing chase. When disaster strikes, however, the little pony must face up to her fear of water. Dip down under the humpback bridge to see whether she succeeds. Young readers will be enthralled by this delightful story, and the detailed pop-up illustrations will take them right into the heart of the action.

Dereen Taylor has been writing and editing children's books for more than 15 years. Lyn Stone's amusing drawings have enlivened the pages of many children's titles, from history books to children's play-scripts and pop-up books.