{"product_id":"horse-book-for-kids-nicole-m-gray-9798244923483","title":"Horse Book for Kids: Bella \u0026 Buttercup Picture Book about Courage \u0026 Making Friends SEL-Friendly for Toddlers \u0026 Preschoolers: Lessons About Being Brave","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Gentle, Reassuring Story for Horse-Loving Toddlers \u0026amp; Preschoolers Learning to Be Brave\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* Perfect for ages 2-5 and ideal for children facing new experiences like preschool, kindergarten, or making new friends *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomorrow is Bella's first day of preschool, and her tummy feels all fluttery with worry.\u003cbr\u003eWhat if nobody wants to play with her?\u003cbr\u003eWhat if she doesn't make any friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Mama takes Bella to visit \u003cb\u003eThe Kind Barn\u003c\/b\u003e, she meets someone very special-Buttercup, a beautiful golden palomino pony with the gentlest eyes and the softest nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Buttercup has a secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe remembers what it feels like to be new, nervous, and unsure too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough their tender friendship, Buttercup helps Bella understand something important: everyone feels scared sometimes-even horses. Being brave doesn't mean you're never afraid. Being brave means taking a deep breath and trying anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis heartwarming picture book teaches children: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to find courage when facing something new\u003cbr\u003e- That it's okay to feel nervous or scared\u003cbr\u003e- The importance of friendship and kindness\u003cbr\u003e- How animals can help children understand big feelings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Bedtime stories that comfort anxious children\u003cbr\u003e- Preparing for preschool or kindergarten\u003cbr\u003e- Horse-loving toddlers and preschoolers\u003cbr\u003e- Teaching social-emotional skills at home or in the classroom\u003cbr\u003e- Thoughtful gift-giving for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vibrant, engaging illustrations and a gentle, reassuring story, \u003ci\u003eBella \u0026amp; Buttercup\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in \u003cb\u003eThe Kind Barn Series\u003c\/b\u003e-heartwarming tales where every child finds exactly the friend they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook Details: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 2-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 beautifully illustrated pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for read-aloud and shared storytime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollect each book in the series and discover why children and parents alike are falling in love with \u003cb\u003eThe Kind Barn\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole M. Gray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798244923483\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d","brand":"Nicole M. Gray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443131887871,"sku":"9798244923483","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_04055938-9efb-4909-a1eb-f11557716b98.jpg?v=1777202045","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/horse-book-for-kids-nicole-m-gray-9798244923483","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}