A beautiful picture story book from beloved author Arnold Zable, The Glass Horse of Venice is an enchanting tale where glass animals come to life and a young girl travels the night sky on a winged horse.

Each morning on her way to school Claudia passes the glassblower’s workshop and admires the animals in the window, especially the winged horses, prancing, galloping, rearing in battle. One day the glassblower calls Claudia inside and gives her a damaged horse. It is beautiful, but its wings are broken. And Claudia sees only its imperfection.

When a terrible storm floods their home, Claudia and her family have to leave. The glass horse is packed away, all but forgotten. Until one night it comes to life. And takes Claudia flying through the night sky, back to her beloved Venice.

Arnold Zable’s picture story book The Glass Horse of Venice, sumptuously illustrated by Anita Lester, is a tale of the power of imagination that will delight children young and not so young.

Arnold Zable is a highly acclaimed novelist, storyteller and human rights advocate, whose books include Cafe Scheherazade, Violin Lessons and The Watermill. The Glass Horse of Venice, a picture book for children, is inspired by stories he heard while travelling in Venice.

Anita Lester is a Melbourne artist, musician and filmmaker.