A spread from the book that supported me through childhood.

….Red Sweater Boy in his red jacket astride Big Red (red – the primary look-at-my-power color) gallop away from the farm. In a sheer moment of panic at the loss of his friend, Little Black charges after the couple.

But, the little pony can’t keep pace with the powerful stallion…

Will Red Sweater Boy realize the depth of his friend’s heartbreak before something tragic unfolds?

Is Big Red capable of caring about a less-powerful animal?

Will Little Black tire out, lose heart, end all protest and lose his friend?

Illustrations by James Schucker
1961