No More Night Mares, A Dream of Freedom

Written by Dawn Van Zant
Illustrated by Kim McElroy
Children's Fiction
34 pages
ISBN #0-9761768-1-5

Author Dawn Van Zant brings readers the magical tale of wild horses searching for freedom in No More Night Mares, A Dream of Freedom. In this delightful children's book, Van Zant captivates readers with the legend of Eclipse, a mighty stallion determined to protect his herd from capture. With the help of rival stallion Golden Earth, Eclipse deftly escapes man's grasp, valiantly leading his mares Comet, Moonbeam, and Lucky Stars into the night sky.

This story is poignantly written by Van Zant who has long been a lover of animals and their stories. She lovingly portrays the struggle of wild horses to remain free in a land where capture appears imminent. Weaving a lesson of comfort and victory into the story, Van Zant's words are spirited and colorful, allowing the reader to become immersed in the story. At the same time, the author shares a bit of history of wild horses and their diminished presence in America today.

Magnificently illustrated, lifelong horse lover Kim McElroy offers more than an artist's rendering of the lively horses in Van Zant's story. Rather, she captures their spirits and their souls, helping young readers understand the horses' majestic beauty, their dreams and their fears. The careful portrayal of each horse contains rich colors and shadows, giving it life and character throughout the story.

This book is offered by publisher Wild Heart Ranch, Inc. of Point Roberts, Washington in its mission to offer toys and books to empower children and to ease their fears. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.wildheartranch.com.

"Our original legend of mythical horses honors wild horses as a symbol of what is wild and free in all of us. May there always be wild horses upon our lands..."

-- Dawn Van Zant