The Good-Luck Horse facts for kids
First edition
|
|
| Author | Chih-Yi |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Plato Chan |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Whittlesey House |
|
Publication date
|
1943 |
The Good-Luck Horse is a fun picture book for children. It was illustrated by Plato Chan. The story was adapted from an old folk tale by his mother, Chih-yi Chan.
Plato Chan was a very talented young artist. He was only twelve years old when he drew the pictures for this book! The Good-Luck Horse was published in 1943 by Whittlesey House. It even won an honor award for the Caldecott Medal in 1944. The Caldecott Medal is a special award for the best illustrated children's books.
This book tells the exciting adventures of a horse. This horse started as a paper toy made by a boy. Then, a magician used magic to turn it into a real horse! The horse was called the "good-luck horse" because its life had many ups and downs.
The Story of the Good-Luck Horse
The Good-Luck Horse is based on an old Chinese folk tale. It tells the story of a special paper horse. A kind magician created this horse. Because it was magical, the horse could do anything it was asked to do.
At first, the horse brought some trouble to its owner. It caused a bit of bad luck until it decided to run away. Later, a war broke out. The good-luck horse met another horse during this time. Together, they worked to help end the war. This brave act earned the horse its special name: the good-luck horse!
