Black Beauty - a Gift

Today a student approached me with with a gift bag, asking me to open it. "It's a classic connection!" he said with a big smile.

He was right!

A Black Beauty ornament!

My students read a children's classic book every semester, then write a paper and do a project which they then present to the class. We have two presentations every Friday morning. Black Beauty is well-loved by the kids - they are very aware that Anna Sewell changed the way animals are treated by her book. It is an excellent example of the power of the pen.

I'll display my new ornament at school until winter break begins and then bring it home and hang it on the horse-themed tree in my horse room. 

It will be a wonderful reminder of things I love - horses, classic books, and my students.