Velvet Noses Spirited Lessons from the Horses We Love, Alda Ellis

When their two boys were ages seven and twelve, the Ellis family searched for a horse and ended up buying three - Old Major, the oldest and slowest; Cheyenne, a Paint, the youngest and smallest; and Amigo, also a Paint. Alda describes how a city girl overcame her fear and learned to love these horses. The book includes spiritual lessons from horses, a collection of quotes, and the most beautiful illustrations. This would make an excellent gift book. 32 pages

Excerpt:
I’d never known how wonderful the smooth, warm, velvety nose of a horse could feel against my cheek. It was then I fell in love with this great white horse. I grew to love these three horses, and they grew to love me. Just like the other pets we adore, they came in a dazzling array of colors and patterns. God created each one amazingly different in looks and personality. Just like people, no two horses are alike.

A sample of the illustrations: