Esme Higgs and The Pony Whisperer🐴🌈

Esme Higgs and The Pony Whisperer🐴🌈

Author: Fun Kids February 18, 2026 Duration: 18:01

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest!

First up, Hana Tooke draws us deep into the eerie world of Skulkmoor,  a dark, atmospheric adventure packed with secrets, danger, and twists you won’t see coming. It’s the kind of place where nothing is quite what it seems… and every shadow has a story.

Esme Higgs joins us to talk about her latest book, The Pony Whisperer, co-authored with Jo Cotterill, a heartfelt and hopeful story about trust, kindness, and the powerful bond between a girl and her pony.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest!

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Ever wondered what happens inside the mind of someone who writes stories for children? Each episode of Fun Kids Book Quest is a chance to find out, hosted by Bex from the popular children's radio station. She sits down with brilliant authors who not only share the secrets behind their creations-where ideas come from, who their favourite characters are-but also bring their pages to life by reading chapters aloud. It’s like a backstage pass to the world of children’s literature. Alongside these conversations, Bex and a few of her friends regularly gather to share their own personal recommendations, highlighting the best new kids' books they've discovered each month. This podcast turns reading into an adventure, offering young listeners and their families a direct connection to the voices behind the stories they love. Tune in for a regular dose of literary discovery and captivating readings that are perfect for story time, car journeys, or simply curling up at home. The whole family is invited on this quest to celebrate a lifelong love of books.
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