{"product_id":"rosies-wild-ride-chasing-big-rodeo-dreams-9780310161585","title":"Rosie's Wild Ride: Chasing Big Rodeo Dreams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Rogers Medallion Award Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Rosie, the big horse with even bigger dreams! In Rosie's Wild Ride, Clydesdale horse Rosie and her cowgirl friend Oakley want to be rodeo stars, but what happens when the competition doesn't quite go as planned? In this beautiful, inspiring picture book, readers will learn the importance of teamwork, chasing their dreams, and daring to ask, \"What if I can?\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosie the Clydesdale is a BIG horse. She likes her life on the ranch and helping the farmer with his chores, but she also has a secret dream: she wants to be a rodeo star. She finally gets her chance when she teams up with a plucky cowgirl named Oakley, but the rodeo events aren't designed for a big horse like Rosie. When a rogue bull disrupts the competition, though, Rosie and Oakley might be the only ones big and brave enough to stop him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom debut children's author Paige Murray comes a rodeo adventure complete with roping, riding, and racing--based on real animals from her own Texas ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis picture book for ages 4-8: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs an inspiring, animal-filled story of resilience and self-confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures beautiful, engaging artwork and photos of the real-life Rosie and Oakley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes fun horse and rodeo facts in the back matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs written by Paige Murray, debut author and wife of nine-time World Champion Cowboy Ty Murray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurray, Paige:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaige Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e is living her dream life on a ranch in Stephenville, TX with her husband Ty, a 9 time world champion cowboy, their two kids, and a whole bunch of animals--including a Clydesdale horse named Rosie. Originally from South Carolina, Paige earned a degree in Animal Science from Clemson University Honors College and after many exciting work experiences is now accomplishing her passion as a children's book author. Paige's favorite job is being a stay-at-home mama. Her stories are inspired by her daughter Oakley and stepson Kase and the lessons learned by growing up on a ranch. \u003cem\u003eRosie's Wild Ride\u003c\/em\u003e was her first children's book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumphrey, Kristen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristen Humphrey\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in a small town in southeastern Texas where she spent most of her days drawing and trail riding through pine forests with her beloved thoroughbred, Zeus. She has always shared her home with many different animals who have heavily influenced her artwork. Her love of animals helped influence her artwork in her latest picture book, \u003cem\u003eRosie's Wild Ride\u003c\/em\u003e. While studying Visualization at Texas A\u0026amp;M University, Kristen became interested in children's book illustration and began using the skills and techniques she was learning to develop her own illustrative style. When she is not drawing, Kristen enjoys dog walking, hiking, and horseback riding in her spare time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874595705106,"sku":"9780310161585","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1c001d30-eb89-484c-9bb8-951ce1d1b2ce.jpg?v=1759831862","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rosies-wild-ride-chasing-big-rodeo-dreams-9780310161585","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}