# Robert the Rose Horse - Hardcover

by **Joan Heilbroner** (Author)

Tom the cat becomes fascinated with his owner's new television set and tries to emulate everything that he sees.

### Front Jacket

Illus. in color. An allergy to roses causes this city horse many problems until, one time, his sneezes save the day.

### Author Biography

**Joan Heilbroner** is best known for her first book, _Robert the Rose Horse_, which was published in 1961. Acquired by Dr. Seuss when he was editor of Beginner Books, it has been in print for more than 50 years. Her inspiration to write _A Pet Named Sneaker_ came from her grandchildren, Quentin and Katrina, and their talented pet snake, Plato. A graduate of Columbia University, Ms. Heilbroner worked as a school librarian until her retirement.

**Number of Pages:** 72

**Dimensions:** 0.36 x 9.36 x 6.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 12, 1962

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Robert the Rose Horse

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.8

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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