Cover art provided by Caballo Press

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Caballito Children’s Books, an imprint of award-winning Caballo Press of Ann Arbor, is completing work on its newest books for horse loving children: Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! and Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale. Pre-orders for both books will be available starting on October 1st, and the titles will be released on November 31st just in time for the upcoming holiday season. Books will be available in hardback, paperback and e-book formats.

Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! is by author and world-class level equestrienne Brittany Bevis with illustrations by artist Pam Talley. Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale is by Marion E. Altieri, the author of the popular blog Mairzy Doats on Saratoga.com and previously served as the editorial director and head writer of Equicurean magazine. The work is illustrated by Gina Romero.

Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! is the charming tale of a precocious young girl named Madison, who is quick to discover that first appearances are not always what they seem. After the birth of two foals on the family farm, Madison is alarmed when she realizes that one of the babies is covered in white spots. Madison is concerned that the new foal is sick so she seeks out her Grandpa for advice. After listening to Madison’s worries, Grandpa decides the time has come to tell his granddaughter the real story of how horses came to have spots.

For first time children’s author, Brittany Bevis, the journey has been quite an experience. “Yes, it’s been a very long process, but now that my book is nearing completion, I can’t wait to see the final product!

“At the onset of this project, I had no idea how much detailed work would be involved in the actual creation and production of a children’s book. Now that the illustrations are almost complete, it’s amazing to think that pre-orders will soon be available and that the finished book will soon follow.”

Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale is the first volume in The Alpha Mare Series, a collection of books meant to assist horse loving parents in teaching their children life lessons pertaining to a variety of topics such as self-esteem. Each book in the series focuses on a different breed and teaches life lessons that incorporate the traits associated with the particular breed featured in a story.

Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale is about Claude, a beautiful young foal and a perfect specimen of the strong, earthy and graceful Clydesdale breed. The story centers around Claude and the fact that he thinks of himself as being clumsy after comparing himself to animal friends that live with him on the farm where he was born. Dejected, he retreats to the comfort of his stall where he hides away from those he loves. But just as our hero is about to lose all hope, he must put aside his self-doubts to come to the rescue of Mother Goose and her goslings.

In sharing her enthusiasm, Altieri, the book’s author, stated, “I am so excited about the pending release of my children’s book, Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale, Volume One of the Alpha Mare Series! I’m chompin’ at the bit, waiting for the release of my book, and hope that many others will fall in love with Claude. Gina Romero’s illustrations have brought my little horse to life, far beyond even my greatest hopes.”

The books’ covers, as well as additional information regarding Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! and Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale is available for horse loving parents at www.caballopress.com.