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Little Horse Wears Antlers

Written and Illustrated
By Janice Abel

Story copyright Janice Abel

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The tree is decorated and Little Horse has just been placed on Cory's mantel when Owl, a tree trim sitting next to Little Angel, announces that Santa is outsourcing and Santa's helper, Jasper, is coming to interview. They find out he is looking for reindeer to help deliver presents. "No reindeer here," all the tree trims announce, "We have Little Horse!" Despite Jasper's doubts about Little Horse's qualifications, he hires Little Horse when Owl make him a deal. But what is the deal, Little Horse wonders and can she do the job, after all, she isn't a deer! Can she save Christmas for Cory? Find out in this seven-chapter tale that takes Little Horse on a zany and surprised-filled Christmas Eve journey.


Outsource?
Read Me

The Deal

Cory's Christmas Twist

A Stormy Message


Detour

The Rescue

Home Stretch

Offer this story for Grandparents to read to their grandchildren! The Little Horse Wears Antlers story provides a great opportunity for children to teach the older generation about technologies they are especially interested in and for grandparents to tell how celebrating special holidays was different for them when they were growing up.

Subject: Holidays: Family: An ideal teachable moment for discussion about good and bad job qualifications. Are antlers, a red nose, look like a deer, or be a deer necessary? Skin color, gender, what you look like, how important? What is important?

Story Statistics

  • Story Length: Seven Chapters
  • Chapter Details
  • Illustrations: Each chapter with colored illustration plus Little Horse Logo.
  • Cost based on circulation: $60/fewer than 20,000-$85/20,000 to 100,000-$110/Up to 150,000-$185/Over 150,000
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