Wild Heart Ranch Introduces, the "No More Night Mares… A Dream of Freedom" Children’s Book in Recognition of April 2, International Children’s Book Day
Wild Heart Ranch, Inc., a children’s toy and publishing company, in recognition of April 2, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD), celebrated to inspire love of reading and to call attention to children’s books, introduces "No More Night Mares… A Dream of Freedom".
Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) April 6, 2005 -- Wild Heart Ranch, Inc., a
children’s toy and publishing company, in recognition of April 2, International
Children’s Book Day (ICBD), celebrated to inspire love of reading and to call
attention to children’s books, introduces "No More Night Mares… A Dream of
Freedom".
Horse people of all ages will love this story about a mythical
herd of wild horses destined to light up the night sky. Launching the book comes
at a critical point in wild horse history following a new amendment to the 1971
Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
Written by: Dawn Van
Zant
Illustrated by: Kim McElroy
Book Excerpt:
“Night Mares look
down upon us and watch over us. It's their dream that there will always be wild
horses living on the land below as a reminder of freedom. We can chase them from
the lands, but we can't reach them in the stars. So, if you awaken to a storm
with lightning and thunder on a dark night, it may just be the Night Mares,
streaking across the sky...”
"We don't have to be afraid of the
dark...
Night Mares prance brilliantly against a background of black sky and
glowing stars to light our way to a time long forgotten. Gaze up into their
bright lights and they will guide you through the darkest of nights. And if you
believe in them, they will fill you with a magical power. Listen to the call of
the wild herd and remember..."
Kim McElroy is known for portraying the
emotional, spiritual, and dynamic presence of these magnificent creatures and
offers us a timeless glimpse of its soul. More of Kim's artwork can be viewed on
her website, www.spiritofhorse.com
The company hopes to help build
further awareness for the plight of wild horses through the “No More Night
Mares” line of plush and books, as well as through its interactive, website, www.WildHeartRanch.com. The amendment to the 1971 Wild
Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act allows for the sale of wild horses to foreign
markets, if the horse is over the age of 10, or if younger, then after they have
unsuccessfully been offered for adoption three times. These sales may
potentially result in the use of these animals for meat. Wild horse advocates
are currently lobbying to get the bill reversed. To learn more, please visit
some of the recent news at http://www.wildheartranch.com/kidsclub/kc_endangeredAnimalNews.asp#wh
About International Children’s Book Day: SINCE 1967, on or around Hans
Christian Andersen’s birth anniversary, April 2, International Children’s Book
Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire love of reading and to call attention to
children’s books. Leading the celebration is the International Board on Books
for Young People (IBBY).
New for 2005:
To view photos of Wild Heart
Ranch's 2005 product lines, please visit http://www.wildheartranch.com/toysBooks/newsrelease.htm ;
Additional Wild Heart Ranch Books:
Bradford and the Journey to
the Desert of Lop: Coming Soon
Written by Dawn Van Zant
Illustrated by
Alexander Levitas
“When the Sandman comes to visit you tonight, you need
to listen closely as you close your eyes and drift off to sleep. It is a tale of
the magic that lives in the desert, of buried ancient treasures, vanishing wild
camels, forgotten people and the courage of a small unlikely warrior destined to
be their guardian.
In a warm bed, an unsuspecting young boy who could
only walk in his dreams awaited his destiny.”
Follow Brad and the Sandman
on their magical journey to the Desert of Lop to learn the secrets of the desert
that live in your heart.
I Sea Horses
Written by: Dawn Van
Zant
Illustrated by: Callan Van Zant
A magical marine adventure about
a herd of wild horses that transforms into seahorses to keep the life of freedom
and adventure that is disappearing form the open plains. The story of stars,
magic, and wild horses transforming into seahorses is a story for all ages and
will be passed on for generations to come.
About Wild Heart Ranch: Follow
Us to the Depths of Imagination…
Wild Heart Ranch, Inc. is a publishing,
entertainment and toy company that creates and licenses non-violent toys and
products based on original ideas, stories and characters. The unique combined
elements of light, magic and branded stars and moons on the plush toys identify
us in the marketplace.
The 'Lucky Stars Collection', 'No More Night
Mares', 'Armadillo Cowboy Club', 'I Sea Horses', ' Bradford and the Journey to
the Desert of Lop', & 'Favorite Pet Stories' brands, characters, logos,
stories, web sites, video games, patents and trademarks, are all properties of
Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
WHR is a member of: Toy Industry Association,
ASTRA, and Women in Toys
The I Sea Horses product line won the "Seal of
Excellence 2004" from Creative Child Magazine as well as "Dr. Toy's 100 Best
Children's Products of 2004".
Visit: www.WildHeartRanch.com,
www.ISeaHorses.com, www.ColletiblePlush.com,
www.FavoritePetStories.com, www.PlushCollectible.com, www.HorseToys.com
For
more information contact:
Toll Free: 1.888.889.9213
Courtney
Billinkoff
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Dawn Van Zant
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