Ride On The Red Mare's Back
Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 4
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 On: 2004-10-12
I read this book to my daughters, ages 6 and 4. Several weeks later when we were visiting my in-laws, my oldest daughter ran up to me holding a "red mare", a small wooden horse that her grandparents had purchased in Sweden. She retold the entire story and then offered to rescue her brother if ever he should be abducted by trolls.
On: 2004-10-11
I read this book to my daughters, ages 6 and 4. Several weeks later when we were visiting my in-laws, my oldest daughter ran up to me holding a "red mare", a small wooden horse that her grandparents had purchased in Sweden. She retold the entire story and then offered to rescue her brother if ever he should be abducted by trolls.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-02-16
When I think of "good childrens books," this is the first one I think of. I gave it to my five-year-old daughter years ago, and I read it to her first-grade class as a parent helper. Ive never seen children so entranced, so silent, hanging on every word. Now Im buying another copy to read to my own classes after I get my teaching credential.
On: 2002-10-11
This is a fantastic story with beautiful illustrations.I bought it for my daughter when she was five. At the age of twelve it is still a favorite of hers, and for me as well. Since Le Guin has used techniques from oral traditions, it is simply wonderful to read aloud. I think this is an example of a perfectly written short story. Everything in the story has a purpose. Not a word can be taken away without detracting from the story, and any additions would be superfluous. This is one of the few books that will not be traded in or given to a library.
by: Anonymous On: 1997-12-05
I purchased this book for my son, just because it was written by my favorite author. Although I immediately fell in love with it, I wasnt so sure what my 6 year old son would think of it, but, perhaps for different reasons than me, he insists on having it read to him frequently. Like any classic folktale, it uses a simple style and classic images to present timeless and complicated truths. The illustrations are gorgeous and evoke just the right feelings for the story.
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