Radish’s first little girl was Judy. She was too small to make him do anything. “Radish liked that.” Radish’s next little girl was Nina. She was also too small to make him do anything. “Radish liked that.” What Radish the pony doesn’t like is the fact that each of his little girls grows up, becoming too big to ride him. When Judy is too big he goes to Nina. Now that Nina is too big, what will Radish do? Radish runs away to Judy, and she (now old enough to drive!) has a wonderful solution in this superb chapter story by Jesse Haas. Margot Apple’s black-and-white illustrations lend a timeless visual quality to a book that children will enjoy reading or hearing read aloud. (Ages 5–8)

Radish is a feisty pony--and the best teacher Judy has ever had. He teaches her how to ride, and how to go fast and far, and even how to fall off. But most of all, he teaches her to be patient. And when Judy outgrows him, he teaches Nina all the same things, and most of all, how to be brave.

But girls grow, and ponies stay the same size. What will Radish do with no one to bully--and to teach? It takes his running away for Judy and Nina to find the perfect solution, one that keeps Radish from being outgrown ever again!