Danny the Workhorse

Danny was big and strong and gentle, but he had a problem . . . Danny hated to work. When Farmer Don called the horses in for oats in the morning, Danny would stand in the far corner of the pasture and refuse to come in.

When Farmer Don put Danny’s work harness across Danny’s plump back, Danny would heave a big sigh and hang his head, pretending to be terribly sick. Farmer Don and Missus Dora were worried.

How would Farmer Don get all the plowing and planting, hauling and harvesting done if Danny refused to help? Then some oatmeal cookies gave Missus Dora an idea. Danny learned a valuable lesson, and so can we.

Fine watercolor paintings illustrate this fun story.