Books

In the early 1950s, and quite to his surprise, artist Norman Thelwell became popular for his equestrian-themed cartoons.  In an effort to satisfy a devoted and growing international following, Thelwell developed a cartoon strip about a particular horse-crazy young lady and her wicked pony called “Penelope and Kipper.”  This became a book called Penelope, first published in 1972 and now found bound with other favourites in the popular collection Pony Panorama.  Seventeen years later, a second series of adventures found its way to print in Penelope Rides Again.  Thelwell’s plucky, pint-sized equestrian was back in the saddle (or, more frequently, out of it) as she braved both showgrounds and countryside with the still-devilish Kipper.

Many years have passed since Penelope Rides Again was last widely available in print.  But now the feisty Penelope and Kipper are back in this special 100^th Anniversary Edition in honour of Norman Thelwell’s Centenary.  With Penelope’s help, readers of all ages will learn to pick themselves up after a fall, no matter how hard...and laugh about it.

Paperback.