Steve, a Pretty Exceptional Horse

Kelly Collier

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Steve, a Pretty Exceptional Horse

Steve, a Pretty Exceptional Horse

Kelly Collier

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Description

The first installment in a hilarious early graphic novel series, based on Kelly Collier's popular picture book introducing the one and only (just ask him!) Steve the Horse.

Steve the Horse wants to be exceptional ... you know, like a peacock! His friend Bob tries to reassure him that he's special, but Bob can't seem to think of anything exceptional about him. Steve is discouraged ... That is, until he finds a shiny gold horn in the forest. Obviously, somebody left this exceptional horn for him to find! He ties it to his head and prances off to show his friends. Who's exceptional now? Steve, that's who! Only, as Steve's friends make clear, dressing up and showing off are not the answer.

Adapted from Kelly Collier's much-loved picture book A Horse Named Steve, this early graphic novel will delight slightly older readers with its silly, laugh-out-loud story about self-esteem and what really makes someone special.

About the Author

Kelly Collier studied illustration at Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. She writes and draws in a humorous style and loves to illustrate characters with quirky sensibilities. Her debut author-illustrator picture book, A Horse Named Steve, was published by Kids Can Press in 2017. Kelly is also the illustrator of the Sloth and Squirrel series, What if I'm Not a Cat? and the Izzy series. She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and daughter. You can follow her work on Instagram @iusedtobeanartist or on X @collierk_ or contact her via email at cartykelly@gmail.com

Critical Reviews

... a delightful tale of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself--Children's Literature

All of Steve's silliness will initially draw readers in, while his need to stand out is so relatable that they will stay to see how his exceptional adventure ends.--School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Kids Can Press
Pub date: 2024-09-03
Length: 64 pages

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