The True Story of Zippy Chippy
The Little Horse That Couldn't
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The Little Horse That Couldn't
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Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! With mischief in his makeup, he’s known to stick his tongue out at people and chew up the hats of passersby. And he’s always trying to break out of his stall. What’s an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy—and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy’s losses mount, a funny thing happens. People start to take notice of the hapless, cupcake-eating horse. Could it be that they’re betting on Zippy to win? This remarkable story of the famed racehorse who lost every race is sure to win your heart!
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Zippy Chippy is a horse that comes from amazing racing stock, with many highly acclaimed racehorses in his family tree. But Zippy is a little different from these legends; Zippy never wins. Sometimes he doesn't even move when the starting bell rings. His owner tries many things to help Zippy, but he never improves. When the owner tries to retire him, Zippy becomes sad, so the owner decides he must return him to the track. And as time goes by, an odd thing happens: people grow to love Zippy, despite his terrible racing record.
This is a wonderful story of a racehorse that never won, but was loved and adored anyway. The charm of Zippy comes through on every page. Kids will love to read this true story of a horse who did what he loved even though he never won a race.
