{"product_id":"emmas-birthday-surprise","title":"Emma's Birthday Surprise, A Story of Trust, Magic \u0026 Ponies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe first in the Emily series, book 1, by me, Claire Hall\u003cbr\u003eA magical, heart warming pony series, for ages 8–12 — filled with laughter, courage, family, and the unforgettable bond between a girl and her pony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a frosty January morning, nine-year-old \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEmma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wakes with a feeling she can’t explain. Something is different. Something is waiting. But nothing prepares her for the moment she walks up the lane with Mum, Nan, and Granddad Terry… and discovers a little black pony with a white star on her forehead standing in the stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEmily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the same pony Emma fell in love with months earlier at the school fair.\u003cbr\u003eAnd today, Emily is her birthday surprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom that very first star-kissed moment, Emma’s life changes.\u003cbr\u003eBut owning a pony isn’t all soft noses and dreams come true. As winter settles over the village, Emma and Emily begin a journey full of real challenges, true learning, and magical beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma quickly finds out that Emily is clever, opinionated, and full of surprises. One day she’s gentle and affectionate. The next she’s opening gates, causing chaos, or deciding that the grass is far more interesting than whatever Emma had planned. With every new adventure, Emma discovers that trust isn’t built in a moment — it grows slowly, breath by breath, hoof step by hoof step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside Emily, Emma is supported by the loving, funny, chaotic people who shape her world:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose bedtime mantra — “I’ll love you as long as the three stars shine in a row” — becomes their guiding promise.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGranddad Terry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, calm and steady, offering wisdom when things wobble.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dramatic and hilarious with her mobility scooter and sharp opinions.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCharlie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, full of enthusiasm, energy, and poorly timed theatrics.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, quietly wise, patient, and grounding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they turn every challenge into a lesson and every moment into a memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough runaway ponies, windy-day spooks, herd friendships, snowy hacks, and a hilariously chaotic first show, Emma learns what it means to truly love an animal — not just the magical parts, but the messy, muddy, wonderful reality of it all. And Emily learns that Emma is her safe place, her person, her constant in a world full of surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the story lies the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThree Stars Promise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspired by Orion’s Belt — a tender thread weaving through every chapter. It becomes the symbol of Emma’s bond with both her mother and her pony, reminding readers that love, once given, shines steadily even through life’s wobbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEmma’s Secret Birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a gentle, emotional story about courage, responsibility, family, and the extraordinary friendships that change us forever. Perfect for young readers who adore pony adventures, heartfelt moments, and stories filled with warmth and wonder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the first book in a beautiful new series following Emma, Emily, and the people who love them — a cosy, comforting read that will stay in children’s hearts long after the last page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Pea Holistic Healing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56825631244661,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/0268\/0949\/files\/31384b28-d787-4513-9b20-19e42e6e3763.jpg?v=1772374030","url":"https:\/\/looecrystals.co.uk\/products\/emmas-birthday-surprise","provider":"Sweet Pea Holistic Healing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}