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Ted and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival. ""Giingooo! Giiiingoooooo!"" Tamir and the other young jockeys sing to their horses in wailing, high-pitched voices. They are getting ready to ride in the Naadam, the Mongolian summer festival. Tamir is one of many boys and girls who will race half-wild horses across the open desert for honor and glory. It is these legendary child jockeys that Ted and Betsy Lewin have traveled to Mongolia to see. In the camp of the horse trainers, the Lewins marvel at the skill of the riders as they ""sweat up"" their horses, galloping by in swirls of dust and thundering hooves. On the day of the big race, everyone is up before sunrise, watching the riders begin their long trek to the starting line. Will Tamir be able to keep control of his horse during the fourteen-mile race? Who will emerge as the winner as the shimmering dust cloud of riders approaches the finish line? With a contagious love of travel and adventure, and vivid, action-packed paintings, Ted and Betsy Lewin invite readers to experience the unique thrill of a Naadam horse race. ""Giiiingoooooo!"" Check out the other titles in this series: BALARAMA - ELEPHANT QUEST - GORILLA WALK - HORSE SONG - PUFFLING PATROL - TOP TO BOTTOM

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* [T]he color-washed sketches and beautiful full-page spreads of the thundering horses and jubilant festival goers that will truly capture readers' attention and draw them into this handsome, heartfelt glimpse of a rarely explored culture. -- Booklist, starred review [Horse Song] provides a dynamic view of a culture rarely portrayed in children's books and an event that is sure to interest many young readers. -- School Library Journal Bright, realistic illustrations ... this sojourn will not only take armchair travelers to the other side of the planet, it'll make them feel comfortable and welcome when they arrive. -- Kirkus Reviews Youth who love horses and have an interest in learning about how people in other countries live and celebrate will enjoy this book. -- ForeWord Reviews Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education Notable Children's Book, American Library Association (ALA) Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators Parents' Choice Recommended, Parents' Choice Foundation

* [T]he color-washed sketches and beautiful full-page spreads of the thundering horses and jubilant festival goers that will truly capture readers' attention and draw them into this handsome, heartfelt glimpse of a rarely explored culture. -- Booklist, starred review Betsy Lewin's lively line-and-wash cartoon sketches and spot drawings are intermingled with Ted Lewin's sweeping watercolor paintings, which make effective use of light and rich color to portray both the intensity of the competition and the pageantry of the celebration.... The book provides a dynamic view of a culture rarely portrayed in children's books and an event that is sure to interest many young readers. -- School Library Journal Bright, realistic illustrations ... this sojourn will not only take armchair travelers to the other side of the planet, it'll make them feel comfortable and welcome when they arrive. -- Kirkus Reviews The reader imagine[s] she is along on the trip, learning about a culture different from her own. The illustrations are rendered in watercolor. Earth tone colors in the earlier pages of the book slowly give way to more majestic pinks, purples, and blues as the festival draws nearer. The young jockeys on strong horses with determined looks on their faces add a sense of anticipation and excitement to the story ...the illustrations are filled with details about what the authors see....Youth who love horses and have an interest in learning about how people in other countries live and celebrate will enjoy this book. -- ForeWord Magazine Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education Notable Children's Book, American Library Association (ALA) Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators Parents' Choice Recommended, Parents' Choice Foundation

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* [T]he color-washed sketches and beautiful full-page spreads of the thundering horses and jubilant festival goers that will truly capture readers' attention and draw them into this handsome, heartfelt glimpse of a rarely explored culture. -- Booklist, starred review [Horse Song] provides a dynamic view of a culture rarely portrayed in children's books and an event that is sure to interest many young readers. -- School Library Journal Bright, realistic illustrations ... this sojourn will not only take armchair travelers to the other side of the planet, it'll make them feel comfortable and welcome when they arrive. -- Kirkus Reviews Youth who love horses and have an interest in learning about how people in other countries live and celebrate will enjoy this book. -- ForeWord Reviews Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education Notable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators Parents' Choice Recommended, Parents' Choice Foundation

Author Information

Betsy Lewin and her husband, Ted, have been traveling the world together for decades and have chronicled many of their wide-ranging adventures in books for young readers. Ted and Betsy have both won countless awards and honors for their books. Betsy was the recipient of a Caldecott Medal Honor in 2001 for Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. When not teaching, visiting with young fans, or traveling, the Lewins are usually drawing and painting in their Brooklyn, New York, home studios. You can visit Betsy Lewin online at betsylewin.com. You can visit Ted Lewin online at tedlewin.com.

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