Signed/Inscribed Lot of 3 Fern G. Brown Books

Chicago: Albert Whitman & Company, 1978. Fern Brown's first three pony books written in the 1970s. All are signed/inscribed by author. Fern Brown was born in 1918 in Chicago. She has written numerous books for children and adults, most featuring horses and ponies, including a biography of infamous female jockey and Fred Astaire's wife Robyn Smith. Many of her children's books are about kids learning about and dealing with the unpleasant realities of life through their mutual love and encouragement from their horses.Brown, Fern You're Somebody Special on a HorseChicago: Albert Whitman & Company, 1977.First edition; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; pp. [6], 7-128; green pictorial boards; minor wear to spine tips and corners; illustrated; near fine. Signed and inscribed by author on first free page.Little Marni overcomes her troubles through participating in a riding-for-disabled program.Brown, Fern Jockey-or Else!Chicago: Albert Whitman & Company, 1978.First edition; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; pp. [6], 7-128; green pictorial boards; small letter in black to fore-edge; faint star-shaped stamp to upper corner of first free page; minor rubbing to head and tail of spine; illustrated; very good to near fine. Signed and inscribed by author.Benjy learns how to deal with disappointment and set realistic goals for himself while still remaining involved with horses.Brown, Fern Hard Luck HorseChicago: Albert Whitman & Company, 1979.Second printing; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; pp. [6], 7-128; yellow pictorial boards; minor wear; illustrated; near fine or better. Signed by author on first free page.Christi realizes that sometimes you have to let go of the things and beings you love.