An enchanting tale of magic and imagination, The Cloud Horses , published by Pont Books, is a delightful new childrens book, which captures the enduring bond between grandmother and granddaughter.

Nain is the keeper of a very important secret.

Once a year, and only ever once a year, the cloud horses gallop down theWhiteBridgeto earth. No one knows when. No one knows where. Except for Nain that is.

But Nain is getting frail and she knows that the time has come to pass on this important secret to Rhian, her granddaughter, who will soon have to take on the role of keeper.

To become the keeper, Rhian must learn to read the clouds, and only Nain can teach her. This means climbing to the top of a steep mountain when the weather conditions are exactly right. But with Nains physical frailty increasing, will they be able to complete the journey?

Nain and Rhians close relationship is key to the development of this enchanting story. It is a tale of magic, imagination and shared responsibility, with the theme of passing of knowledge from one generation to the next something that many families will be able to relate to.

The Cloud Horses is author Jerry Hunters own adaptation of his Welsh language story Ceffylaur Cymylau, which he originally wrote for his two young daughters. It was their enjoyment that encouraged him to seek a publisher, and following the success of the Welsh language story, he was thrilled to be asked to translate the story and publish The Cloud Horses .

Beautifully written, The Cloud Horses is a sensitive and charming story that is sure to be enjoyed by children all over the country, and is an ideal book to keep children busy during the school summer holidays.

The Cloud Horses is available from all good bookshops and online retailers.

For more information, visit www.pontbooks.co.uk

Bibliographical Details:

The Cloud Horses ISBN : 9781848513181 Price : 4.99pb

Jerry Hunter Published by Pont Books.

About the author: Author Dr Jerry Hunter is a Celtic scholar with an international perspective. Born inCincinnati,Ohio,USA, he studied English atCincinnatiUniversity, and was introduced to Welsh literature as part of his degree course. Inspired by the richness of the language and its literature, he decided to come toWales and learn the language. He is an enthusiastic advocate for the Welsh language and its literature. A previous winner of the Wales Book of the Year Award, he also won the prestigious National Eisteddfod Prose Medal in 2010.