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Barney's Horse - I Can Read Level 1

by Syd Hoff   |  Ages 6-7
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City horse spooks at clamorous overhead trains.

If the bustling city life versus the tranquility of nature theme intrigues you, then "Barney's Horse" could be a delightful read. It's especially great if you're just getting comfortable with reading independently and enjoy stories where animals encounter and overcome their fears. Syd Hoff's charming illustrations and accessible text will make this a warm and relatable story for any young reader navigating new experiences.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Barney's Horse - I Can Read Level 1

by Syd Hoff   |  Ages 6-7
Save up to 50%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM39.00 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780064441421
Authors: Syd Hoff
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 1990-03-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Early Readers, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Animals, Emotion, Level 1 (Pre-Reading)
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 96 readers)

Description

Though he is used to the city streets, Barney's horse becomes frightened of the noisy new overhead trains.
 

City horse spooks at clamorous overhead trains.

If the bustling city life versus the tranquility of nature theme intrigues you, then "Barney's Horse" could be a delightful read. It's especially great if you're just getting comfortable with reading independently and enjoy stories where animals encounter and overcome their fears. Syd Hoff's charming illustrations and accessible text will make this a warm and relatable story for any young reader navigating new experiences.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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