Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition

A gentle black colt opens his world from a sunny meadow beside a clear pond, recalling the soothing days spent beside his mother, Duchess, and the kind farmer who cares for them all. He learns early that strength must be paired with good manners, absorbing his mother’s wise counsel about gentleness and duty. Their days are filled with playful gallops, moments of shared warmth, and the comforting rhythm of farm life, while a mischievous boy named Dick briefly disrupts their peace before the master’s firm hand restores order.

When spring brings a misty hunt, the colt’s ears perk at the distant cries of hounds and the thunder of riders charging across the fields. The excitement of the chase awakens his curiosity and hints at a future beyond the farm, where the world will test the lessons of kindness and resilience he has absorbed. Listeners will be drawn into a tender narration that celebrates the bond between animal and human, setting the stage for the colt’s unfolding journey.