The True Story of Zippy Chippy, by Arte Bennett, illustrated by Dave Szalay

Zippy Chippy is a racehorse who never won a race in 100 tries.  Arte Bennett tells his story in the children's book The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't.  Despite coming from a strong bloodline, Zippy Chippy never ran fast, and sometimes just stood there in the shoot when a race started.

Despite his history of losing--or not even starting--every race, his playful personality made him a crowd favorite, even among people betting on races.  Due to the notoriety he gained, he showed "you can lose and lose and lose and still be a winner."

This is a cute story with cute illustrations by Dave Szalay, especially for horse lovers and race fans.


Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!