ILLUSTRATIONS
| PAGE | |||
| “Denise raised her head and listened for the second call” | Frontispiece | ||
| “‘Why not call it the River Kelpie?’” | Facing p. | 94 | |
| “The man bent down to avoid the branches” | “ | 150 | |
| “They had many things to talk over” | “ | 230 |
A sequence of gentle, episodic children's stories follows a spirited young girl and her pony through seasonal outings, neighborhood mischief, and small crises. Episodes range from woodland reveries and encounters with birds to circus excitement, a mischievous dog, rescues, family visits, and holiday festivities. The narratives emphasize companionship with animals, childhood resourcefulness, and lessons in responsibility and kindness, resolving misunderstandings and dangers with practical problem-solving and light humor in domestic and rural settings.
| PAGE | |||
| “Denise raised her head and listened for the second call” | Frontispiece | ||
| “‘Why not call it the River Kelpie?’” | Facing p. | 94 | |
| “The man bent down to avoid the branches” | “ | 150 | |
| “They had many things to talk over” | “ | 230 |