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Boy and the Very Lonely Pony
A gentle tale of imagination, friendship, and the magic of connection.
When a boy, confined to his bed, gazes out of his window, he notices a solitary white pony standing alone in a distant pasture. Both feeling the pangs of loneliness, the boy's vivid imagination takes flight, leading him on an enchanting adventure with the pony. Together, they discover that even the loneliest moments can blossom into beautiful friendships.
Boy and the Very Lonely Pony is:
• Recommended for children aged 3–8
• A tender and heartwarming story celebrating the power of imagination
• Perfect for bedtime reading, offering a soothing and calming narrative
• Beautifully illustrated with soft, watercolor images that complement the gentle tone
• Ideal for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, and stories that touch the heart
From multi-award-winning author Junia Wonders, this story is a testament to the healing power of friendship and the boundless realms of a child's imagination.
When a boy, confined to his bed, gazes out of his window, he notices a solitary white pony standing alone in a distant pasture. Both feeling the pangs of loneliness, the boy's vivid imagination takes flight, leading him on an enchanting adventure with the pony. Together, they discover that even the loneliest moments can blossom into beautiful friendships.
Boy and the Very Lonely Pony is:
• Recommended for children aged 3–8
• A tender and heartwarming story celebrating the power of imagination
• Perfect for bedtime reading, offering a soothing and calming narrative
• Beautifully illustrated with soft, watercolor images that complement the gentle tone
• Ideal for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, and stories that touch the heart
From multi-award-winning author Junia Wonders, this story is a testament to the healing power of friendship and the boundless realms of a child's imagination.
32 pages, Paperback
First published April 26, 2014
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Junia Wonders
27 books133 followersJunia Wonders is the multi-award-winning author of whimsical picture books that spark wonder, giggles, and cozy bedtime magic. Her seasonal bestseller "The Roll-Away Pumpkin" and its enchanting follow-up "The Roll-Away Snowman" have delighted readers around the world and been translated into six languages.
With 102 literary honors—including multiple Moonbeam, Nautilus, and IPPY Awards—Junia’s stories celebrate kindness, imagination, and the joy of childhood. Whether chasing rolling pumpkins, whispering to dragonflies, or sharing tea with a clever little rat, she invites readers to believe in everyday magic and in themselves.
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With 102 literary honors—including multiple Moonbeam, Nautilus, and IPPY Awards—Junia’s stories celebrate kindness, imagination, and the joy of childhood. Whether chasing rolling pumpkins, whispering to dragonflies, or sharing tea with a clever little rat, she invites readers to believe in everyday magic and in themselves.
Visit www.juniawonders.com to find out more about her books and new releases.
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November 23, 2020
Boy and the Very Lonely Pony is one of the cutest children's read I have picked up in a very long time!
This book I acquired through BookBub's program - it was free, so of course I wanted to pick up another sweet children's read!
The artwork in this book is absolutely STUNNING! The pony on the cover pulled me in and made me want to read it! The style of this book, with soft colours and blended lines was also fantastic. I like this art style so much, so it's nice to see it included in a children's picture book.
The words on the page are sometimes straight, and sometimes curve around the objects/houses. It's a unique way for reading, which I also enjoyed. It makes the book more fun!
If you are looking for a book about friendship, then you should definitely pick this one up! It's a great introduction to how kids and be friends (with not only people, but animals too) and has a wonderful theme behind it. Friendship and overcoming obstacles was the central theme, and it really hit the mark! I would definitely include this on a child's bookshelf or in my schools's local libraries!
The book is short and sweet, and I declare this a must read! It's a must read if you have children, and I highly recommend it! The art style is soft and fantastic, the themes and central story is a beautiful tale all kid's should know, and it would be a great bedtime read!
Five out of five stars!
This book I acquired through BookBub's program - it was free, so of course I wanted to pick up another sweet children's read!
The artwork in this book is absolutely STUNNING! The pony on the cover pulled me in and made me want to read it! The style of this book, with soft colours and blended lines was also fantastic. I like this art style so much, so it's nice to see it included in a children's picture book.
The words on the page are sometimes straight, and sometimes curve around the objects/houses. It's a unique way for reading, which I also enjoyed. It makes the book more fun!
If you are looking for a book about friendship, then you should definitely pick this one up! It's a great introduction to how kids and be friends (with not only people, but animals too) and has a wonderful theme behind it. Friendship and overcoming obstacles was the central theme, and it really hit the mark! I would definitely include this on a child's bookshelf or in my schools's local libraries!
The book is short and sweet, and I declare this a must read! It's a must read if you have children, and I highly recommend it! The art style is soft and fantastic, the themes and central story is a beautiful tale all kid's should know, and it would be a great bedtime read!
Five out of five stars!
August 3, 2018
This was a cute story with a sweet premise; I just got a little lost in the execution. Parts of the synopsis never made their way into the story, and because of that, the plot felt a bit lacking. The pony was lonely, and the boy cheered him up, but nothing else really happened, and there was no sense of "why" except the pony's loneliness. Maybe just a few more words and a bit more explanation would have helped?
2.5 stars
2.5 stars
February 10, 2015
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This book is so cute that it is the world of cuteness. Reading that book and imagining myself reading it to a 4 year old was a totally amazing feeling.
The book is filled with colors, pictures and drawings which will keep a toddler engaged and it is short enough to not let their attention wander.
The story is light and soft and the book is beautifully Illustrated. A beautiful bed time story.
This book is so cute that it is the world of cuteness. Reading that book and imagining myself reading it to a 4 year old was a totally amazing feeling.
The book is filled with colors, pictures and drawings which will keep a toddler engaged and it is short enough to not let their attention wander.
The story is light and soft and the book is beautifully Illustrated. A beautiful bed time story.
June 23, 2018
A very cute story about friendship. The drawings are wonderful also.
July 22, 2018
This is a brightly illustrated daydream story for early readers. A young boy sees a grey pony from his window, but the pony has no company all day. When the moon rises the boy sneaks out to talk to the pony and see what they could do together.
I like the lesson that two can have more fun than one. Young readers can learn a little from the tale as well as having fun starting to read. Vocabulary is simple.
I don't like that the boy doesn't tell his parents where he is going - what family? and doesn't wear a hard hat to ride. I'm also baffled as to why the boy did not go out during the day to see the pony. This looks much like a retelling of the Snowman story. The pony is basically illustrated, not by an expert on horses. But it's for little kids.
I downloaded an e-copy when the author made it available. This is an unbiased review.
I like the lesson that two can have more fun than one. Young readers can learn a little from the tale as well as having fun starting to read. Vocabulary is simple.
I don't like that the boy doesn't tell his parents where he is going - what family? and doesn't wear a hard hat to ride. I'm also baffled as to why the boy did not go out during the day to see the pony. This looks much like a retelling of the Snowman story. The pony is basically illustrated, not by an expert on horses. But it's for little kids.
I downloaded an e-copy when the author made it available. This is an unbiased review.
June 30, 2018
It was ok. Not that exciting or enticing...
Enjoyable, but not one I would repeat. Sorry, I just found it a little boring. However, I would be interested in seeing other books but the author. Love the graphics.
Enjoyable, but not one I would repeat. Sorry, I just found it a little boring. However, I would be interested in seeing other books but the author. Love the graphics.
June 30, 2018
A Lonely Boy and Pony
A cute little book about a boy that looks out of his window and sees a pony that seems lonely. He goes and introduces himself to the pony and they become friends.
A cute little book about a boy that looks out of his window and sees a pony that seems lonely. He goes and introduces himself to the pony and they become friends.
October 21, 2019
Power of Friendship to chase loneliness away
With beautiful illustrations and kind, gentle words, Junia Wonders tells the story of how a boy's friendship brings joy to a lonely lonely pony. Great bedtime book.
With beautiful illustrations and kind, gentle words, Junia Wonders tells the story of how a boy's friendship brings joy to a lonely lonely pony. Great bedtime book.
June 9, 2015
I got this as a free download and thought maybe it would be nice to read to my niece or nephew. It is so cute! And the artwork is amazing!
June 15, 2015
Cute
My daughter loved this story she loved the horse the best. She thought he was great. We will buy more kid stories
My daughter loved this story she loved the horse the best. She thought he was great. We will buy more kid stories
November 30, 2015
Good nighttime book for young kids.
Nice illustrations and a fun book to read to small children as a. Bedtime story. One of the books my youngest will sit and listen to.
Nice illustrations and a fun book to read to small children as a. Bedtime story. One of the books my youngest will sit and listen to.
June 25, 2018
My daughter loved the book. I get the feeling we will be seeing it in her bedtime story rotation.
June 28, 2018
Cute story!
Quick easy read for my elementary aged children. Nice short bedtime story for those nights that they want a book but Mommy is also sleepy.
Quick easy read for my elementary aged children. Nice short bedtime story for those nights that they want a book but Mommy is also sleepy.
July 14, 2018
A sweet book about a friendship that is beautifully illustrated.
September 5, 2019
A boy watches a sad and lonely pony from his bedroom window. Like himself, the pony seems to be alone and has nothing else to do. The boy can’t sleep thinking about the pony being all alone so he visits the pony and they go on a journey.
The art is very ethereal and dreamlike which matches the story’s feel. The reader wonders whether the boy is dreaming during his time with the pony. It is a sweet story and I love how empathic the boy is to the pony.
There are some issues I have with the story creating questions children might have. Like where are the boy’s parents? Did he go on an adventure with the pony? Why was the pony lonely? Why was the pony there? I am not sure I would have answers.
So far there is the second book in this series that I hope to read one day. I do think that author Junia Wonders has a unique imagination and I enjoy traveling through her stories.
The art is very ethereal and dreamlike which matches the story’s feel. The reader wonders whether the boy is dreaming during his time with the pony. It is a sweet story and I love how empathic the boy is to the pony.
There are some issues I have with the story creating questions children might have. Like where are the boy’s parents? Did he go on an adventure with the pony? Why was the pony lonely? Why was the pony there? I am not sure I would have answers.
So far there is the second book in this series that I hope to read one day. I do think that author Junia Wonders has a unique imagination and I enjoy traveling through her stories.
June 20, 2018
The illustrations are lovely. The storyline shares about a young boy and a pony who are both lonely and trapped in their spaces - bedroom/fenced field. They escape together to go on an adventure.
Open ended discussion - Why are they there? Why did they come back?
Open ended discussion - Why are they there? Why did they come back?
June 21, 2018
Ok but wouldn’t read again
This book was okay but I thought the pictures could have been clearer. I also though that it was a little boring for a 3 year old. My sons thought the book was “good”. Nice for free but wouldn’t recommend a purchase.
This book was okay but I thought the pictures could have been clearer. I also though that it was a little boring for a 3 year old. My sons thought the book was “good”. Nice for free but wouldn’t recommend a purchase.
June 26, 2018
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I enjoyed the artistry and the simplicity of the story. I didn't get from reading the story that the boy was bedridden, or particularly lonely. I feel like we were given a nugget but sold a mine.
I enjoyed the artistry and the simplicity of the story. I didn't get from reading the story that the boy was bedridden, or particularly lonely. I feel like we were given a nugget but sold a mine.
June 23, 2018
This story is very cute although it kind of feels as though the story ends abruptly. My girls enjoyed it.
August 12, 2019
I like the colors but the story is kind of melancholy.
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November 24, 2019The story should have advanture other wise all is well😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍
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March 16, 2021
Appealing account of a boy, staring out his window discovering an interesting site and helps a pony with their loneliness! A truly pleasant relaxing story about friendship and understanding!
October 31, 2022
print too small
The print is too small and cannot be increased
I love the storyline and it held my grandchildren in awe
The print is too small and cannot be increased
I love the storyline and it held my grandchildren in awe
December 19, 2023
I liked it!
September 12, 2024
Beautiful story!
What a beautiful story about friendship.
I think is very well written.
I recommend it!
I’ll check more of Junia’s books!
What a beautiful story about friendship.
I think is very well written.
I recommend it!
I’ll check more of Junia’s books!
November 6, 2018
A sad tale that turns into a sweet friendship. I Iike the questions this book brings up for me. Why is the boy staring out the window all day? Why did the pony appear in the corral outside? Is this story real or just wishful thinking? And, does it matter?
The illustrations by Divin Meir are beautiful for this bedtime story. This book invites the readers to go on this dreamy journey with the boy and the pony as they join forces to explore the world beyond their previous limits.
The illustrations by Divin Meir are beautiful for this bedtime story. This book invites the readers to go on this dreamy journey with the boy and the pony as they join forces to explore the world beyond their previous limits.
April 20, 2021
A Sweet Story
This was a free book that I downloaded and read to my son several times when he was younger. He enjoyed the story and so did I. I just reread the book again and I still enjoy it. The story is simple but has a complexity about it if an adult was to stop and think about it. The illustrations are colorful and I love the image of the boy & pony looking down on the city. A quick read but an enjoyable one.
This was a free book that I downloaded and read to my son several times when he was younger. He enjoyed the story and so did I. I just reread the book again and I still enjoy it. The story is simple but has a complexity about it if an adult was to stop and think about it. The illustrations are colorful and I love the image of the boy & pony looking down on the city. A quick read but an enjoyable one.
June 20, 2015
This is just an okay children's book. The illustrations are good, but the story is lacking. For example, from the title we know the pony is lonely, and we find out the boy is too. No wonder. Where are his parents? They are not even drawn into the background of this book. It does teach a love for animals and empathy for others, so kudos for that.
August 7, 2015
The story of to prisoners without anyone to talk to, escaping together and going back due to Stockholme Syndrome.
But no, seriously, it's cute. I just don't get why the boy has to climb out the window. Are the stairs sick too?
But no, seriously, it's cute. I just don't get why the boy has to climb out the window. Are the stairs sick too?
June 5, 2015
The illustrations are simply beautiful. This is a book that an adult must read to a child. There are lots of opportunities for conversation throughout the story.
The ending was abrupt.
The ending was abrupt.
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