Sparkles' Pony Parade Sandra Nowicki's delightful book was written and illustrated for children two to six years old as well as everyone who loves ponies and parades. She skillfully integrates poetry, art, and music into this imaginative story. Her poetic stanzas appeal to the five senses, especially to sight and sound. Sandra's multiple illustrations of ponies, floating among the clouds or resting in trees are whimsical and charming. However, most of her pictures are realistic and portray the beauty of the ponies with different sizes, shapes, and colors along with the grandeur of Sparkles leading the parade. Rhyming stanzas create a surprise ending, which Sandra has set to music. Sparkles' Autumn Song, with words and music composed by Sandra, is included in the book. It is in musical notation ready to be played on the piano. It is a fun song for children to sing whle pretending to be ponies!