Chasing Big Dreams
Written by: Paige Murray
Illustrated by: Kristen Humphrey
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Meet 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?”
Rosie 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.
From 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.
This picture book for ages 4–8:
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This is a book of hope, strength and the power partnership. Rosie and Oakley beautifully capture the type of relationship that is built on support, challenge and dreams. This is a book I wish I read when I was a kid. Bravo.
Dr. Michael Gervais, PhD
High Performance Psychologist Finding Mastery Podcast, Host
Oh my! I’m wiping happy tears. What an inspiring story of Big Dreams and Perseverance. I could feel the encouragement, the challenges and pride of accomplishment as Oakley and Rosie tackled the events. Great lessons of teamwork for youngsters and good reminders for adults to keep believing!
Pam Minick
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Gentle Giants Television Host