The other kids in Sonny's class have cool things to bring into school. Not Sonny. He can't think of anything really good.
But then Uncle Jim takes Sonny on an amazing road trip – in a horse-drawn wagon. Sonny learns loads of exciting stuff with Uncle Jim, real grown-up skills.
And that's not all. Sonny's uncle has made something very special for him. Sonny can't wait to bring it into school.
All the children at school have to bring something from home to show the class. Sonny doesn't know
what to bring - what will the other children think if he brings in a horseshoe?
When Uncle Jim takes Sonny on a trip in his wagon, he tells Sonny stories around the campfire. He shows
him how he works metal in the traditional way and takes him to a horse fair. Watching Jim, Sonny starts
to feel better about where he comes from. Now he has something brilliant to show the children at school.
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"An absolute delight. A book for every home."
" - The Sunday Times
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"Lucy Kelly-Desmond’s illustrations beautifully accompany this heart-warming tale about identity: realistic and detailed, the pencil drawings also convey a sense of magic and wonder, which particularly shines in the fire-lit camp scenes."
" - Ireland's Big Issue
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"A great introduction to a culture less known in the US."
" - All Done Monkey
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"The illustrations are like paintings with intricate, intimate details ...This is a rather special, unique story."
" - Youth Services Book Review
