‘The Emperor’s New Clothes Horse’has been saddled and pushed off into the world at a lovely kid-friendly launch at the Abbotsford Covnent. It’s another Hans Christian Andersen mash up, and involves a horse racing mad Emperor saddling up some laundry apparatus for a crack at the Cristobel Cup.

Having been denied pony rides myself as a child, (let this be my epitaph) it was exhilarating to see so many young faces experiencing the pony thrills that were on offer, thanks to Melbouirne’s Pony Parties out of Kinglake.

Alison Lester was the launcher, and many attendees took the opportunity to bring along their copies of ‘Magic Beach’, ‘Imagine’ or ‘Are We There Yet’ for a signature. In all, Sue deGennaro and myself enjoyed the day a great deal, and thanks to all who attended. We now have an inordinate amount of ‘Passiona’ for people who lean in that direction.

The Emperor’s New Clothes Horse

Scholastic, 2012

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