The Glass Horse of Venice

Each morning on her way to school Claudia passes the glassblower’s workshop and admires the animals in the window, especially the winged horses, prancing, galloping, rearing in battle. One day the glassblower calls Claudia inside and gives her a damaged horse. It is beautiful, but its wings are broken. And Claudia sees only its imperfection.

When a terrible storm floods their home, Claudia and her family have to leave. The glass horse is packed away, all but forgotten. Until one night it comes to life. And takes Claudia flying through the night sky, back to her beloved Venice.

Arnold Zable’s picture story book The Glass Horse of Venice, sumptuously illustrated by Anita Lester, is a tale of the power of imagination that will delight children young and not so young.

PRAISE:

‘Endlessly beautiful...Anita Lester’s illustration debut is divine.’ Books + Publishing

‘This is a luminous story, rendered with glorious imagery, for ages 3+.’ Claire Atherfold, Readings
‘An enchanting book of an imaginative journey…Readers will cheer along with Claudia as she sees her beloved city from the back of the winged horse. Children will marvel at the images of the glass animals, especially the winged horse as it takes Claudia on her longed-for ride.’ ReadPlus