Chestnut

“A long time ago in a city by the sea, there lived a horse named Chestnut.”
Chestnut belongs to Mr. Decker, who runs a delivery service. Each morning at dawn, Mr. Decker harnesses his horse to the wagon to make deliveries around the city. On the morning of the mayor’s daughter’s birthday, there are important deliveries to be made for the party preparation. But when Mr. Decker oversleeps, Chestnut must set off alone, pulling the heavy wagon through the morning fog and following the familiar steps to the merchants’ stores to make the special deliveries.
Author Constance McGeorge has written a charming tale of a steadfast horse whose faithfulness saves the day. Illustrator Mary Whyte’s lovely paintings bring Chestnut to life and perfectly recreate the bustle of turn-of-the-century city life.

Constance W. McGeorge received BS and MA degrees in education from The Ohio State University, and in addition to teaching, has worked in marketing research. She is the author of numerous books for children, including the Boomer books; Chestnut; Waltz of the Scarecrows; and Snow Riders. She lives in Ohio.

Mary Whyte is an illustrator and fine artist. Her books include the Boomer books; Chestnut; Waltz of the Scarecrows; Snow Riders; I Love You the Purplest; A Box of Friends; and Mama’s Way. She has also written and illustrated two titles: Alfreda’s World and Watercolor for the Serious Beginner. A graduate of Tyler School of Art, she lives in South Carolina, where she and her husband own and manage the Coleman Fine Art gallery.