Winn Dixie: Plush Dog Book

This book was given to me when I was 6 years old by my great-aunt and I loved reading it as a kid. I hadn't read it in 10 plus years, so I figured this would be a good one to re-read as an adult. It is based on a true story about a horse named Blackie who lived for 40 years, 28 of those years were spent in the San Francisco Bay area, which is where my great-aunt lives. It is a great book for kids who love horses, and it is also written in poetry form, which exposes kids to another type of writing. The illustrations are also beautiful and captivating. Although, it is a little long so it would be better suited as a read-aloud book or for upper elementary schoolers.