My spotlight today is for The Carousel Horse written by Tony Mitton and iIllustrated by Penny Neville-Lee.

This beautiful picture book is a timeless, magical tale of a carousel pony who comes to life and goes on an adventure by moonlight. it is publsihed by Bloomsbury and will be released later this week on Thursday 12th September.

Blurb

The Carousel Horse spends his days giving children rides at the fair. But
secretly he dreams of something more . . .

When a beautiful, sparkling princess appears and helps him to break free
from his carousel, the two of them soar into the sky on a grand journey that
takes them to the moon and back.

But where is home for the Carousel Horse? Discovering that might just be
the greatest adventure of all.

With a lyrical rhyming text by the much-missed Tony Mitton, acclaimed
poet, and stunning, luminous illustrations by rising star Penny Neville-Lee,
The Carousel Horse is a magical story about following your dreams and
finding out where you belong – perfect for sharing at bedtime.

About the Author

Tony Mitton was born in North Africa, and grew up in Africa, Germany,
Hong Kong, and England. He was a much-loved poet, teacher and writer of
children’s books, and lived for many years in Cambridge, England.

About the Illustrator

Penny Neville-Lee is a painter and illustrator specialising in children’s
books. With an MA in Painting from The Royal College of Art, she is happiest
when surrounded by pencils and coming up with ideas for beautiful books.