Pony Tales Night Mischief

From Aesop to Orwell, animals have taught generations of children and adults alike about actions and consequences. Phyllis Pittman’s Pony Tales series is a continuation of that tradition, using themes and characters that appeal to children. Her stories, sometimes inspired by her own horses and grandchildren, are entertaining, thought provoking, often humorous, and always educational for children of all ages. Designed to be either a read-aloud, read along, or read independently, the stories are engaging and the illustrations delightful. Educators and psychologists alike praise Night Mischief, the first in the series, for its moral lesson, encouragement, educational factor, and, of course, the fun factor.Night Mischief seems to be misjudged from the day he is born. He is very obedient and good natured, but because his name is Mischief, people, as well as the other horses, think he is a naughty pony. When one of the other ponies gets into trouble, Mischief is blamed, even though he actually tried to help. The story of Night Mischief tells how Mischief overcomes his name and the perceptions of others, holding his head high, and always knowing who he really is inside.Welcome to the barnyard of Farmer Phillps. Mischief is just one of the many horses and ponies who live here. Each is different and each has a story to tell, just as we all do. Night Mischief is the first in a series of “Pony Tales,” where readers get to know each pony and learn about life on a horse farm.