Horses Don't Need Pillows: Why They Rest On Hooves and Rise In a Flash

Why don't horses need pillows? Because they're made to rest standing tall.

This poetic, nonfiction picture book explores how horses nap in nature: on their feet, in the open, and always listening.

Written in gentle rhyme and filled with science-backed facts, Horses Don't Need Pillows shows how horses sleep in short bursts, stand steady with special tendons, and find calm with their herd around them. With warm illustrations and peaceful landscapes, this story invites kids to slow down and appreciate how animals live on their own terms.

A perfect bedtime or classroom read for curious kids, animal lovers, and horse fans.

Part of the Animals Know Best series, stories that explore the quiet brilliance of animals and the life lessons they can teach us.