Victor G. Ambrus

"A jet-black young colt, Black Beauty, spends his early years in a cozy meadow growing up with a gentle master, a strong mother and an ideal upbringing. Through the years, he changes hands with different masters some rough, some kind, some indifferent. Black Beauty's experiences throughout his life give him lessons on real friendship, loss, hardship and human nature. Gallop with Black Beauty as he grows into a worn yet mature and handsome, dutiful...

Traces the history of England emphasizing the personality and character of rulers and other influential leaders.

Deciding that his sleigh is too old to use for delivering presents, Santa Claus gets a helicopter but finds after several mishaps that his sleigh and reindeer are still the most reliable transportation.

After a particularly difficult Christmas Eve, Santa decides to retire, but when he sees his replacement, he changes his mind.

An illustrated collection of horse stories and excerpts from longer works by a variety of authors, including Arthur Ransome, Walter Farley, and C.S. Lewis.