Dickens & Rumi

book

Foals in the Field

Lucy Daniels; Ben M. Baglio · 1997

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Foals in the Field by Lucy Daniels; Ben M. Baglio. This book is recommended for ages 7+; positive qualities include Kindness & empathy, Good role models.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? The story is aimed at children and uses accessible chapter-book storytelling. Animal danger and suspense are mild, with no significant sexual content, strong language, or graphic violence. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

Quick view

At a glance

Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • No numeric ratings published yet.

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

No numeric content-caution ratings are published for this title yet.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show modest bravery by responding to animal problems and managing worrying situations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative play and interest in nature and animal sciences.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers incidental learning about foals, horses, animal care, and rescue rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness to animals is the central theme of the entire story.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The book strongly emphasizes empathy, responsibility, and the value of helping living creatures.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The characters are positive, hardworking, and dedicated to their community and animals.

Family discussion

Talk about it

Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. Which choice in Foals in the Field would you have made differently, and why?
  3. Who changed the most in Foals in the Field, and what caused that change?
Discuss this title with other parents

Community reactions

What families noticed

Add your perspective

Sign in from the homepage to rate this title.

Where to get it

Find in a libraryBuy on Bookshop.orgBuy on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, Dickens & Rumi may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

If you liked this

Try something nearby

Related by age fit, format, and catalogue context.

You’re hereFoals in the Field
THE FINISHERDavid BaldacciAges 10+UNLIMITED SQUIRRELS: I WANT TO SLEEP UNDER THE STARS!Mo WillemsAges 5+I LOST MY TOOTH!Mo WillemsAges 4+Jungle BookRudyard Kipling · 1944Ages 10+

These content notes are a starting point, not a guarantee. Review the evidence and use your own judgment before choosing a title.

Report an incorrect rating