Books with author Loren Spiotta-Dimare

In PERFORMING HORSES, read about Tony Maglio and the horses he has trained to appear in movies and television. Discover the history of performing horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a performing horse, the training involved, and what happens when performing horses retire. Learn how these incredible animals bring joy into people's lives with their amazing talents.

In DRAFT HORSES, read about Carlos and his two Belgian draft horses, Dick and Dolly, which are trained to pull the family wagon. Discover the history of draft horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a draft horse, the training involved, and what happens when draft horses retire. Learn how these powerful animals became important in people’s daily lives, both on farms and in cities.

In THERAPY HORSES, read about Michelle, who has special needs, and the therapy horses that helped her. Discover the history of therapy horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a therapy horse, the training involved, and what happens when therapy horses retire. Learn how these amazing animals help heal people with physical and emotional challenges.

In PERFORMING HORSES, read about Tony Maglio and the horses he has trained to appear in movies and television. Discover the history of performing horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a performing horse, the training involved, and what happens when performing horses retire. Learn how these incredible animals bring joy into people's lives with their amazing talents.

In POLICE HORSES, read about the incredible bond between Lieutenant Bob Marelli and his police horse Lieu. Discover the history of police horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a mounted police officer and his horse, the training involved, and what happens when police horses retire. Learn how these amazing animals help their officers serve and protect people.

In POLICE HORSES, read about the incredible bond between Lieutenant Bob Marelli and his police horse Lieu. Discover the history of police horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a mounted police officer and his horse, the training involved, and what happens when police horses retire. Learn how these amazing animals help their officers serve and protect people.

“A what? You want to keep a rabbit in the house?” Mrs. Noland says in surprise to her daughter, Hannah. And so begins the the story of Hannah’s House Rabbit. “Hannah is approaching her 10th birthday when she talks her Mother into adopting a bunny, who she names Sparkles.” Although a work of fiction, the story is based on the antics of author’s own rabbit. “When my husband and I were married in the 1980s, our apartment didn’t allow dogs. Since I had rabbits as a child and enjoyed their puppy-like personalities, we decided to adopt a bunny,” Spiotta-DiMare says. “Domino was a great, little buddy,” she recalls fondly. “He was a Mini-Lop mix, all white with brown spots. Dom followed us around the apartment, hopped on the furniture and played games with rabbit toys. He also got into his share of mischief – stealing the pet bird seed boxes and hiding them in his cage was a favorite escapade. His antics are all included in the book.”

In THERAPY HORSES, read about Michelle, who has special needs, and the therapy horses that helped her. Discover the history of therapy horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a therapy horse, the training involved, and what happens when therapy horses retire. Learn how these amazing animals help heal people with physical and emotional challenges.

In DRAFT HORSES, read about Carlos and his two Belgian draft horses, Dick and Dolly, which are trained to pull the family wagon. Discover the history of draft horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a draft horse, the training involved, and what happens when draft horses retire. Learn how these powerful animals became important in people’s daily lives, both on farms and in cities.

"Loren Spiotta-DiMare has captured the essence of Reckless in a way children will adore. Thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated, Sgt. Reckless will leap off the page and into your child's heart, and become their favorite hero." -Robin Hutton, Author of New York Times bestseller Sgt. Reckless: America's War HorseShe's a decorated Marine, a combat veteran, and a horse. Meet Sergeant Reckless!Sergeant Reckless is the remarkable true story of a horse who overcame great odds to become a hero. Raised and trained to become a racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Flame is destined to be a winner. But when the Korean War breaks out on the day of her first official race, her life changes forever. Flame's owner, Kim, flees to a safer place along with his family and beloved horse. When he returns, he meets an American Marine, Lieutenant Pederson, who purchases the little sorrel mare to serve with the Recoilless Rifle Platoon. The Marines rename her Reckless, and her amazing second career begins.