Tabitha Ruth lives on a vegetable farm with her mom, dad, and pesky little brother. More than anything, Tabitha dreams of having a pony to ride and care for. When her family keeps saying "no" to pets, Tabitha takes matters into her own hands. She prepares the barn, buys all the supplies, and eagerly awaits the arrival of her dream pony. But when she opens the barn door the next morning, she doesn't find a pony... she finds a moose! Get ready to fall in love with the most unusual pony you've ever met! Follow Tabitha and her unexpected friend, Pony the Moose, as they embark on a series of hilarious and heartwarming adventures . From riding through the fields to amazing the neighbors, this mismatched pair proves that sometimes, the best friends are the ones you never expected. A fun rhyming picture book for ages 3-7, PONY THE MOOSE is perfect for bedtime reading, classroom storytime, or as a gift for any young animal lover. The BookFest Award First Place Award Golden Wizard Awardee Golden Wizard Book Prize Emily Mitchell is a native Mainer and lifelong lover of ponies and rhymes. She has three kids of her own, Elliott, Willa, and Maggie, and more ponies than she count, but she doesn't have a moose...yet! Emily majored in English at Princeton and earned her law degree from the University of Maine School of Law, but currently spends her time selling horses, teaching riding lessons, and writing children's books, so she is used to forging a slightly different path than what she originally planned...just like Tabitha Ruth! Her family has loved this story for a few years already, and now she can't wait to share Tabitha Ruth and Pony with the rest of the world. By age six, Claire Sedovic knew she wanted to be an illustrator. Growing up in a family that prized creativity and a good bedtime story, she developed a strong appreciation for the interplay of words and pictures. Childhood experiences such as visits to the zoo and botanical garden continue to provide inspiration for her work today. In 2015 she graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, IA with a BFA in Graphic Design. Originally from St. Louis, MO, she currently resides in Des Moines. She is also the illustrator of Odd Animal ABC's (Blue Manatee Press 2019).