As Steve looks out from the middle of the pond he sees his friends all wearing things strapped to their head. It would work especially well with a SWBST (Somebody Wanted But So Then) lesson since Steve's goals and conflicts are so clear.

We reached out, and they responded that the book was on their radar and they would love to option it as well. Meanwhile, other animals have been copying Steve by strapping things (a branch, a stone, an acorn, etc. His friends are so impressed, they, too, attach objects to their own heads, in an effort to be as exceptional as Steve.Collier varies her use of typefaces and sizes and adds some comic-book panels, authorial asides, and occasional definitions to the telling. Many pages include knowing annotations that add to the sense that Collier favours fun over moral messaging.

Her books have received awards, earned starred reviews, made lists, been made into musicals, and been translated into many different languages. Likewise, the clever use of the ‘Clap, Clap, Clap’ sound when Steve excitedly decides that the horn will make him exceptional, resembles the clippity-clop of a horses shoes on the ground – adding to the realism and hilarity of the story.A Horse Named Steve is a picturebook by Kelly Collier about a horse named Steve who is a fine horse, but who longs to be more. He rushes to show his animal friends, who are a little confused but agree that Steve is, in fact, exceptional -- and promptly go find things to attach to their own heads so they can be just like him. For instance, I absolutely ADORED the ‘Sniff Sniff’ and ‘Nom Nom’ inserts, and found them immensely entertaining!

Although the picture books target kids ages three to seven, they have a self-awareness and “dry humor” that make it easy to age up the series concept for eight- to 11-year-olds, explains Williams. In fact, many of his friends are so inspired, they decide to tie items to the tops of their heads as well. Parents need to know that A Horse Named Steve, by Kelly Collier, is a funny, delightfully illustrated story of a horse who can find many ways to be exceptional.Belfast-based animation studio Sixteen South is developing a 2D animated series based on popular Canadian kids’ book A Horse Named Steve, written by Kelly Collier (author and illustrator). A sweet and slightly quirky book, Steve the Horse is one of those comical titles whose humor isn't quite in sync with mine - humor is extremely idiosyncratic, I find, and my funny-bone can be hard to locate - but which nevertheless strikes me as entertaining. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading. With a distinctive visual style filled with laugh out loud slapstick comedy and an undeniable silliness, Steve follows our most innocent, naïve and loveable hero on his mission to be his best self. Families can talk about what makes each member of the family exceptional, like what Steve hopes for in A Horse Named Steve.