The Secret of Ginger: The Lonely Pony

Some ponies stand just outside the herd. Ginger is one of them.
This gentle, beautifully illustrated picture book shows how lonely doesn’t mean unlovable... it means you’re waiting for your people to find you.

On a small farm lane, a quiet pony named Ginger waits in the corner of her field, keeping a promise to a friend who moved away. When Lilly notices Ginger’s sadness, she and her grandpa set out to help... and soon a new friend, Enissa, steps in with patient visits and kind hands. What follows is a tender lesson in belonging, courage, and keeping promises the everyday way: showing up.

Told in a warm, lyrical voice with cinematic spreads, The Secret of Ginger: The Lonely Pony is a reassuring read-aloud for any child who’s felt “a little outside the herd.” Families will recognize the quiet bravery of trying again, the comfort of routine (hello, 3 o’clock!), and the way love grows when we share it.

Kids (and grown-ups) will find:
- A kindness-forward story about belonging, empathy, resilience
- Grandparent-child teamwork and gentle farm moments
- Read-aloud lines that invite slow, cozy page turns
- A hopeful message: You are not alone. Your people are looking for you.

Perfect for: ages 6-10, horse-loving kids, SEL shelves, school counselors, librarians, and bedtime.

From Heartprint Books... by Patrick Sanaghan & Martha Voorhees... creators of Moonlight the Magical Cat and more porch-light stories that help families talk, wonder, and try again tomorrow.