Coco was a rare old horse. Instead of neighing, he used to moo. He said it was in his genes, but some said he was a loon and as mad as a hatter. After all, horses don’t moo—cows do!
Coco had big dreams of becoming a star, so when he heard about a singing contest at a nearby inn, he decided he was going to seize the moment and enter. The other animals mocked him, but he didn’t need their consent and wouldn’t let them shatter his dreams.
Coco the Mooing Horse is a delightful story in the Humorous Healing Anagrams series—a series of children’s picture books using words made from anagrams of common childhood illnesses or other issues to create a fun story. This book uses words that are anagrams of the phrase “common cold” and other connected words and phrases.
Let Coco offer you some light-hearted fun by taking your mind off your problem, allowing you to focus on something different. You’ll find that anything is possible if you hold fast to your dreams and follow your heart! At the end of the book is a list of the anagram words that were used to create this story. Children are encouraged to write their own funny stories using this list of words.
“Coco the Mooing Horse is a heartwarming story about courage, determination, and the pursuit of dreams. Leila Summers crafts a charming narrative filled with humor and inspiration, while Olesya Burina's illustrations bring Coco's world to life with vibrant colors and expressive characters. Readers of all ages will be captivated by Coco's journey from self-doubt to triumph, and the message that it's never too late to pursue your dreams is both timeless and empowering. This delightful tale is sure to spark imaginations and inspire readers to follow their hearts, making it a must-read for children and adults alike.”
“In the charming and inspiring children’s story, a unique horse pursues his dreams in the face of criticism and ridicule. Coco’s story ends with a beautiful twist and contains a valuable lesson about believing in oneself and refusing to give up on one’s dreams. Summers offers an amazing way of approaching a problem which involves taking the name of the issue, creating anagrams from the name, and writing captivating stories using the anagrams. This method is educative and encourages children to be imaginative and learn new words. They will also learn how to turn problems into opportunities for exploring their creativity. The story is enthralling and will motivate readers to follow their dreams and never give up. I found the main character funny and endearing. The illustrations are entrancing. They help tell the story and enliven it. Coco the Mooing Horse by Leila Summers is an unforgettable tale packed with practical and important lessons. Readers will love its lively characters and illustrations and will find the lessons applicable in their daily lives.”
“Original and fun from start to finish, "Coco the Mooing Horse" is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library word game book collections for young readers.”
“A wonderfully illustrated, highly accessible story of a mooing horse who’s determined to win a singing contest. This children’s story is written very differently to many. The words in the story were picked as they are anagrams (or part anagrams) of the words ‘common cold’ or the symptoms of having a common cold. A plus for originality. I think young readers will be up for the challenge the author sets at the end of the book where there’s a list of anagrams and the children must try to write a story using as many of the words as they can. Lots of fun for 5 – 7 year olds!”
