Sonrise Stable Series
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While learning to ride at Sonrise Stable, eight-year-old Rosie dreams of the horse shows she will win with her pony, Jet. Two years later, nothing is exactly the way Rosie planned it—she's riding a new pony, Scamper, and learning that life isn't always easy. But it's as Rosie reaches out to the new girl next door that she truly begins to see that God works all things together for good in our lives.
Rosie and Scamper is the first book in the Sonrise Stable series, heartwarming stories of an extended homeschooling family as they live, learn, and love together. Mixing adventure, life lessons, and realistic horse experiences, the series is a must for readers who enjoy family values, Christian faith, and, of course, horses!
All ten books in the series include discussion questions in the back.
Scriptural Theme: God works all things for good to those who love Him. Romans 8:28
Art Lesson: Draw Scamper.
212 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-0-8
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Carrie can’t believe she has a horse of her own and is only weeks away from being adopted by the most loving family shes ever known. But Bandit is harder to manage than she first imagined and the adoption might not go as smoothly as she thought either. When a bad decision jeopardizes everything, Carrie learns what it means to be forgiven and truly loved.
Carrie and Bandit is the second book in the Sonrise Stable series.
Scriptural Theme: Our adoption as children of God. Romans 8:14-17
Art Lesson: Draw Sassy the mule.
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-1-5
176 pages
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After sitting through a 4-H demonstration on the evolution of the horse, Rosie and Carrie are determined to present the arguments for creation at the club’s next meeting. The demonstration proves harder to put together than they imagined as everyone offers the girls their opinions. The lessons Rosie learns about creation extend into her life in surprising ways as she faces her old adversary, Billy King, who cheated her out of her first trophy with her pony, Scamper.
You cannot pick up a non-fiction horse book today without reading about the evolution of the horse. The images showing the progression of eohippus, merychippus, etc. into modern equus are constantly portrayed as though they are fact. Clothed With Thunder presents the other side of the story - that horses are magnificent creatures meticulously designed by an awesome and loving God.
Scriptural Theme: The horse was designed by an all-powerful God. Job 39:19-22
Art Lesson: Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal. Their eyes add significantly to their appearance and are an indicator of character. Learn how to draw the equine eye.
176 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-1-5
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When Rosie, Carrie, and Grandma are asked to help out at Last Chance Corral, a nursemare foal rescue, Rosie is shocked when she experiences firsthand how cruel some people can be to animals. During the week at Last Chance, the girls learn that the God who knows when a sparrow falls to the ground works through the kindness of others to provide for the animals He created. For the foals, and the girls, Last Chance Corral is a life-changing experience.
Scriptural Theme: God calls us to care for His creation. This book addresses specifically how we care for God's amazing creation, the horse. Proverbs 12:10
Art Lesson: Foals with their long legs and small bodies differ from the form of adult horses. In this lesson, learn how to draw a foal.
184 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-3-9
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When the first boarders arrive, Rosie realizes working at the family stable will be more difficult than she anticipated. The extra horses aren’t the problem however; it’s one of the boarders that Rosie can’t get along with. When Grandma explains 1 Samuel 16:7 to the girls, Rosie struggles to see how the verse applies. It takes an annoying boarder, a blind horse, and an extreme race to teach Rosie that while man looks at outward appearances, God looks at the heart.
Scriptural Theme: All too often, with animals as well as people, we make judgments based on what is on the outside, but God calls us to look deeper. 1 Samuel 16:7
Art Lesson: Although they have the same parts, short, chunky ponies definitely have a different apearance than their taller, sleeker relatives. Learn how to draw a shaggy pony in this art lesson.
174 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-4-6
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Rosie can’t wait for The Great Adventure—the family’s first summer camp at Sonrise Stable! However the week presents several unanticipated challenges with the possibility of losing old friends—human and equine, becoming a role model to a rambunctious young camper, and facing persecution from an unexpected source. Through it all, Rosie learns valuable lessons about following Christ, whether His path leads to the mountaintop or through a valley.
Scriptural Theme: Who are you following? Who you follow determines where you will go in life. Matthew 16:24 and 1 Corinthians 11:1
Art Lesson: When you're following another horse, the view is limited mostly to the horse's hindquarters, which actually serve as their power train. Learn to draw this rear view of horses.
202 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-5-3
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With the excitement of summer camps over, Rosie and Carrie work to get their horses in shape for the state 4-H competitive trail ride. The girls are surprised to learn that Abigail, the arrogant new boarder at Sonrise Stable, is also entered in the race. Can Scamper and Zach keep up with her flashy Arabian? How much is Rosie willing to risk in order to beat Abigail and win the competition?
Rosie and Carrie have talked off and on throughout the series about creating their own book together. Book 7 includes an original story written by Carrie and illustrated by Rosie!
Scriptural Theme: The theme of Rejoice With Me relates to the parables Jesus gave us in Luke 15.
Art Lesson: To draw horses accurately, you need to make sure the positioning of their legs at the various gaits is accurate. Draw horses at the walk, trot, and canter in this lesson.
144 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-6-0
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A rascally pony, two run-down carts, and a pile of moldy harness seemed like a strange start to a journey full of ups and downs that led Rosie to the most meaningful Christmas of her life. But looking back, she knew it all began that fall day at the livestock auction. When Billy King asks questions about the biblical Christmas story, his curiosity inspires Rosie and the other children to dive into Scripture for the answers. Together they come up with a secret plan for a unique Christmas celebration—Operation Christmas Spirit.
The theme of the book is the Christmas story. Traditional conceptions of the holiday are compared to what God reveals to us in Scripture. The book doesn't read like a Bible commentary though, and I don't intend to dictate how anyone observes the holiday - or maybe chooses not to.
I hope the book challenges readers to think about Christmas. I know I was challenged by writing it - and I'm already making plans for my own "Operation Christmas Spirit."
As in all the Sonrise books, there is an informative horse theme as well. Rosie, Carrie, and Grandma hope to buy a pony and train it to drive in order to offer pony-drawn cart rides at Sonrise Stable.
If you've never ridden in a horse (or pony) drawn cart, check out the video to get a feel for what it's like!
Scriptural Theme: Unto us a Son is given! Isaiah 9:6; It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35; The theme of this book focuses on the truths of the Christmas story vs our traditions.
Art Lesson: Although there is no record of Mary riding a donkey at Christmas. We know Jesus rode one on what we know as Palm Sunday. Learn how to draw a donkey in this lesson.
184 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-7-7
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Sometimes, real-life events make Scripture sink deeper into our hearts than any sermon or Sunday school class. Rosie couldn’t have imagined that bull riding, a kind Amish family, and a mystery involving five Saddlebred horses would help her come to truly understand the commandment Jesus called the greatest: “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.”
Scriptural Theme: What does it mean to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength? Mark 12:30 KJV
Art Lesson: Learn to draw a rodeo bronc!
220 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9847242-9-1
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In this exciting conclusion to the Sonrise Stable series, Rosie does her best to obey the command Jesus called the second greatest. Love your neighbor as yourself.
When she faces a mysterious new adversary, Rosie discovers it's harder to keep that command than she'd imagined. And the reappearance of an old rival who is determined to beat Rosie in Sonrise Stable's Ride & Tie race makes things even more complicated.
Scriptural Theme: Drawing realistic horses can be a challenge. Have some fun drawing these cartoon versions.
Art Lesson: What does it mean to "love our neighbor as ourself." Mark 12:31
270 pages
ISBN: 978-1-7333912-1-4
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for activities to supplement the Sonrise Stable series!
The complete 10-book series at a discount.
Book 1: Rosie and Scamper
While learning to ride at Sonrise Stable, eight-year-old Rosie dreams of the horse shows she will win with her pony, Jet. Two years later, nothing is exactly the way Rosie planned it—she's riding a new pony, Scamper, and learning that life isn't always easy. But it's as Rosie reaches out to the new girl next door that she truly begins to see that God works all things together for good in our lives.
Book 1: Rosie and Scamper
While learning to ride at Sonrise Stable, eight-year-old Rosie dreams of the horse shows she will win with her pony, Jet. Two years later, nothing is exactly the way Rosie planned it—she's riding a new pony, Scamper, and learning that life isn't always easy. But it's as Rosie reaches out to the new girl next door that she truly begins to see that God works all things together for good in our lives.
Book 2: Carrie and Bandit
Carrie can’t believe it—she has a horse of her own and is only weeks away from being adopted by the most loving family she’s ever known. But Bandit is harder to manage than she first imagined—and the adoption might not go as smoothly as she thought either. When a bad decision jeopardizes everything, Carrie learns what it means to be forgiven and truly loved.
Book 6: Follow Our Leader
Rosie can’t wait for The Great Adventure—the family’s first summer camp at Sonrise Stable! However the week presents several unanticipated challenges with the possibility of losing old friends—human and equine, becoming a role model to a rambunctious young camper, and facing persecution from an unexpected source. Through it all, Rosie learns valuable lessons about following Christ, whether His path leads to the mountaintop or through a valley.
Book 7: Rejoice With Me
With the excitement of summer camps over, Rosie and Carrie work to get their horses in shape for the state 4-H competitive trail ride. The girls are surprised to learn that Abigail, the arrogant new boarder at Sonrise Stable, is also entered in the race. Can Scamper and Zach keep up with her flashy Arabian? How much is Rosie willing to risk in order to beat Abigail and win the competition?
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All 10 books in the Sonrise Stable series of Christian horse fiction PLUS both Companion guides and all their materials.
Read them simply for pleasure or use them for homeschool currriculum. They include writing activities, horse information (biology), art, and lots of Bible topics. Add History on Horseback for another subject.
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Details about each companion guide can be viewed here.
Download instructions for assembling the paper horse models.
Links to the videos mentioned in the guides have been relocated to this page.
Sonrise Stable Companion 1 supplements the first five books in the series.
The book is spiral bound, so readers can write and draw right in the books. It will be fun for young readers to keep the activity guides and review them when they are older!
** This product does not include the 5 books, only the Companion Guide and companion materials. There is another product which bundles the books with the Guide.
Preview Companion Guide 1 (PDF)
See also Sonrise Stable Companion 2 which supplements books 6 to 10 in the series.
Download instructions for assembling the paper horse models.
Links to the videos mentioned in the guides have been relocated to this page.
The Sonrise Stable Companion 2 supplements books 6 to 10 in the series.
The book is spiral bound, so readers can write and draw right in the books. It will be fun for young readers to keep the activity guides and review them when they are older!
** This product does not include the 5 books, only the Companion Guide and companion materials. There is another product that packages the books with the Companion guide.
222 pages, 8.5 x 11
Also see Sonrise Stable Companion 1 which supplements the first five books in the series.
Download instructions for assembling the paper horse models.
Links to the videos mentioned in the guides have been relocated to this page.
This includes both Sonrise Stable Companion guides but none of the fiction books from the series.
Everything that is included in each study guide is included in this package. If you already have the books and want the Companion guides, this is the cheapest option.
Details about each companion guide can be viewed here.
Download instructions for assembling the paper horse models.
Links to the videos mentioned in the guides have been relocated to this page.
The first five Sonrise Stable books - plus the Companion Guide covering books 1-5.
The Companion guide is spiral bound, so readers can write and draw right in the books. It will be fun for young readers to keep the activity guides and review them when they are older!
** This product INCLUDES the first 5 Sonrise Stable books as well as Companion Guide 1 and materials.
Details about the first companion guide can be viewed here.
Download instructions for assembling the paper horse models.
Links to the videos mentioned in the guides have been relocated to this page.
Sonrise Stable books 6 to 10 plus the 2nd Sonrise Stable Companion guide and all materials.
The Companion guide is spiral bound, so readers can write and draw right in the books. It will be fun for young readers to keep the activity guides and review them when they are older!
** This product INCLUDES Sonrise Stable books 6 to 10 as well as everything in the 2nd Companion Guide.
Details about the 2nd companion guide can be viewed here.
Horses and Christianity for kids (or adults!)
Unfortunately, the two rarely go together. Horses are the most often used example for evolution. It's in virtually every kids' non-fiction horse book I've read.
Stable Faith is different! In the newsletter, horses are used to reinforce Christian principles and God as their, and our, Creator.
In this first year, each issue will focus on a different horse color along with a monthly theme, tying horse information together with Christian principles in a way kids 6 to 12 will understand and enjoy!
For example, in the May issue, the horse color is bay. The Scriptural connection is Psalm 4:8. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Mares keep careful watch over their young foals to protect them. This is compared to how parents and God guide and protect us. Additional information about mares and foals is provided.
The price is for twelve, full-color PDF issues. One issue per month for a year. Each issue is approximately 15 pages. Includes horse information, Scriptural connections, coloring and activity pages, and questions with answers.
You will receive an email the first of each month to download the newsletter. If you’re not satisfied with your first issue, just reply to the email and request a refund.
No AI-generated content in this newsletter, neither text nor images!
*If the images to the left look wonky, click the image again to pop up the full-size preview.
This product is delivered via email. It is not a physical product, so nothing is shipped.