Heyward the Horse and the Founding of Charleston

In this sequel, Heyward the Horse travels back in time with his ancestor, Heyward the First, sailing across the ocean to the New World for the founding of Charleston. Along the way, young readers encounter ships, pirates, and the site of the original 1670 settlement at Charles Towne Landing.

Written and illustrated by Charleston-based author Andrew Barton, this 27-page book is intended for children ages 2 to 6. It's a gentle, age-appropriate introduction to Charleston's colonial founding, giving families a real historical reference point, Charles Towne Landing, still open today as a state historic site, to visit and connect back to the story.

Perfect for:

• History-minded young readers
• Pairing with the original, Heyward the Horse Loves Charleston, Of Course!
• A read-aloud before or after visiting Charles Towne Landing
• Introducing young kids to Charleston's colonial history in an age-appropriate way
• Classroom read-alouds on local history
• A travel-friendly book for the ride to or from Charleston

Great as a gift for:

• Young Charleston fans and future history buffs
• Baby showers and new-to-Charleston families
• Corporate gifts and client thank-yous for out-of-town visitors with kids
• Birthday gifts, especially paired with the original book as a two-book set
• Grandparents and relatives looking for a meaningful, keepsake-quality souvenir

Pages: 27
Ages: 2-6
Author/Illustrator: Andrew Barton, Charleston, SC