{"product_id":"kat-and-brandy-9780593385838","title":"Kat and Brandy","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt comes an inspiring, empowering, and heartwarming tale about the powerful connection between animals and humans and the enduring friendships that can change a child's life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough beautiful illustrations and compelling text, the story of Brandy and Kat takes the reader on a journey where fear is transformed into courage. Where trust is earned, and love is realized. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKat has loved horses for as long as she can remember. She's grown up going to the barn, watching her mom ride, and riding herself. But while out on a ride one day, her pony gets scared, and she falls off. Ever since then, Kat has been afraid to get back in the saddle--until she meets Brandy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrandy is a rescue horse with a past that makes it hard for her to trust others. From the moment Kat first sees Brandy in the pasture from afar, with her pretty white coat and the unique little scar on her face, she wants to learn the horse's story. Kat sees herself in Brandy and is intrigued, eager to get to know her better. Through patience and curiosity, Kat works through her worries and builds up the courage to get back in the saddle and ride again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatherine Schwarzenegger Pratt shares a heartfelt story--based on her own childhood memories with her real-life pony Brandy--complete with a letter to the reader about the bonds we have with animals that help us feel strong and confident, and sometimes even allow us to conquer fears we never thought possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine Schwarzenegger Pratt\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author, mother, and host of \u003ci\u003eBDA Baby\u003c\/i\u003e. As a passionate animal advocate, Katherine works as an Ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society (bestfriends.org) and the ASPCA (aspca.org). She is also a Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics. Katherine lives with her family in Los Angeles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePetra Brown\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed children's book illustrator living in North Wales in the United Kingdom. Her first big picture book was Beth Shoshan's \u003ci\u003eIf Big Can...I Can\u003c\/i\u003e, which was shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Awards for Best Emerging Illustrator. She has since illustrated numerous children's books and is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWhen the Wind Blew\u003c\/i\u003e. Find her online at www.petrab.co.uk and on YouTube @petra.illustration.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51690827612434,"sku":"9780593385838","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b316a568-8311-480a-86b2-37743e8f852e.jpg?v=1761749020","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kat-and-brandy-9780593385838","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}