Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it's anybody's guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! With mischief in his makeup, he's known to stick his tongue out at people and chew up the hats of passersby. And he's always trying to break out of his stall. What's an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy--and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy's losses mount, a funny thing happens. People start to take notice of the hapless, cupcake-eating horse. Could it be that they're betting on Zippy to win? This remarkable story of the famed racehorse who lost every race is sure to win your heart! Four Stars "A rollicking good yarn that Bennett tells with relish and Dave Szalay illustrates with panache. Bennett neatly chronicles the ups and downs of Zippy Chippy's adventures, some of which are hilarious, such as his loss in a 40-yard sprint against a human baseball player. But the conclusion that "Zippy won in the end," won because he lost every race he ran, is inescapably, delightfully twisted."-- InfoDad "What a treat it was to read Artie Bennett's new picture-book biography, The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't, with illustrations by Dave Szalay. Bennett, who's best known for his humorous picture books in verse, hit the daily double by bringing out both the humor and humanity in this charming tale of a horse destined for fame, but not the winning races kind."-- Good Reads with Ronna A Wonderful New Picture Book to Read in March " The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't is an endearing and engaging picture book that tells the story of Zippy Chippy, a racehorse that was really good at losing. Through humor, heart, and fun storytelling, Artie Bennett does a wonderful job of telling Zippy Chippy's unique life story. Young readers will be captivated by Zippy Chippy's quirky life, irresistible personality, and unexpected fame. Dave Szalay's chipper, chuckle-inducing illustrations bring Zippy Chippy to life perfectly. Bennett beautifully captures the heart of Zippy Chippy, offering readers a tale that is as inspiring and heartfelt as it is funny and entertaining." -- Word Spelunking " The True Story of Zippy Chippy is a humorous, inspiring, and wonderful nonfiction story for young children. The author, Artie Bennett, blends humor, friendship, love, and perseverance into a beautiful story that both children and adults will enjoy!"-- Language Before Mealtime " A fabulous book and an inspiring story! Artie used a storybook voice to tell Zippy's story, a story I've never heard, but evidently, thousands of racehorse enthusiasts and those in the racing business have. Living one's life the way one chooses might be a lesson here, and it would be interesting to read this aloud for a lively discussion. Dave Szalay's illustrations fill the pages with Zippy's antics and expressions, helping the story show this unique horse."-- TeacherDance Artie Bennett is an executive copy editor by day and a writer by night. He is the author of many popular, acclaimed children's books, including the classic picture book  The Butt Book, as well as two riotous joke and riddle books. When Artie stumbled upon the story of Zippy Chippy, he found himself champing at the bit to introduce young readers to this remarkable, inspiring tale of whoa! Visit ArtieBennett.com . . . before someone else does! "It appears there is no topic Mr. Bennett can't make funny and educational." -- The Huffington Post