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misspippireads's review against another edition
3.0
Ed Galing shares a moment in times gone by about a horse named Tony. Tony pulled a wagon that delivered milk, butter, and eggs. A sweet, reminiscent story with beautiful drawings by Erin E. Stead.
2017 storytime: Assisted Living Visit
Reviewed from a library copy.
2017 storytime: Assisted Living Visit
Reviewed from a library copy.
alittleoverdue's review against another edition
4.0
Simple, sweet story and captivating watercolor illustrations. A lovely read that would make for great bedtime reading or storytime when you need a quieter book to reign in the energy.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Told in free verse, Tony depicts the love the narrator has for his horse, Tony. With Stead's usual wistful and misty illustrations, she and Galing perfectly capture the feeling of a chilly, foggy morning and the sleepy feeling one has while carrying out expected tasks. And, like a beacon, Tony stands white and tall, signaling strength and endurance. A calm, peaceful book. Great for grades K-2.
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johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
3.0
A sort of dreamy, nostalgic book. Not sure of the audience (adults?) but in terms of Caldecott it certainly is a contender. It's not just about beautiful pictures but what sets is apart from the rest of the pack and I do think these illustrations are special ... they recall a time and place and evoke emotion in a way the text of the poem alone doesn't.
mnstucki's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet book with gorgeous tricolor illustrations. I'm not sure that kids would appreciate it though, since there's no real plot. Then again, kids can be very surprising.
duke_and_turk's review against another edition
5.0
Ed Galing was a prolific poet, a native of Nashville, and oftentimes homeless. He was a frequent contributor to the local paper that is written and distributed by current and former homeless people. When the Steads came across his poem, "Tony" on a trip to Tennessee, they were so struck by its simplicity and beauty, they knew they had to illustrate it. This book is Erin Stead's homage to that poem. This quiet scene takes place in the cool and shadowy hours before sun up. A man and his horse deliver milk and eggs. A neighbor greets them and gives the horse a pat. This hushed moment is perfectly expressed in Erin's wood prints. The words come alive. You can faintly hear the clomp of hooves and the clink of milk bottles as you drift into another time and place. Sublime!
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous illustrations that really give this book a sweet, soft, and charming feel. Little horse lovers will love this story.
shighley's review against another edition
3.0
How wonderful that Stead chose to illustrate this simple poem/story by Galing, who died in 2013. I tried to imagine what the illustration process would look like. It's a nice, gentle story; I was just expecting more would happen. I read this because it was on the possible Caldecott list by Mr. Schu and Colby Sharp.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely gorgeous illustrations.
Even though it takes place in the past, it has a timeless quality about it.
Use as a mentor text for capturing a small moment.
Even though it takes place in the past, it has a timeless quality about it.
Use as a mentor text for capturing a small moment.