The Lonely Mare — Doug Gaither

And the tale beginsA[a¬A]a sad lonely horse and two small "surprises with furry black tails" learn the importance of having good friends. The story of Spit, Spot and Butterscotch, written in rhyme and illustrated with simple watercolors, tells of a special relationship between three unlikely characters. Young and old will enjoy the special tenderness that develops between the characters. The Lonely Mare is uplifting. Young children will be able to predict and participate in the reading of this tale. This is sure to become a favorite bedtime story or classroom literature selection for character education.