Shorty’s New Beginning
Meet Shorty! 🐴
From the racetrack to storybook fame
A Real Retired Racehorse
Shorty is a real retired harness racehorse whose heartwarming story is now a children’s book! From the bright lights of the racetrack to the quiet fields of his new farm, Shorty discovers what it means to truly be home.
Along the way he meets Lonnie — a clever gray and white barn cat who shows him that the real adventures happen beyond the barn doors.
🌟 Meet the Friends
The characters from Shorty’s world!
Shorty
Dark brown retired harness racehorse with a teal halter.
Lonnie
Clever gray and white barn cat who watches everything.
New Mom
The kind woman who knew Shorty was meant for more.
You!
Every reader who joins Shorty on his adventures!
📖 Peek Inside the Book
Turn the pages and meet all the friends!
🎮 Play with Shorty
Games, coloring, and creative fun!
Coloring Pages
Color Shorty and friends right here!
Draw Shorty
Follow our step-by-step guide!
🎨 Color Shorty!
Pick a color and paint Shorty the horse!
✏️ Learn to Draw Shorty!
Follow 8 easy steps — new lines in orange!
🐴 Welcome to Shorty’s World
The story behind the story
These stories come from a very real place — from the quiet moments in barns, open fields, and the friendships that animals and people share every day.
Shorty’s journey began long before the pages of these books. Like many of the characters you’ll meet, he is learning what life looks like beyond the place he once knew. The stories are about adventure, friendship, curiosity, and discovering the world one step at a time.
Our hope is simple. We want to spark imagination. We want you to feel wonder. And most of all, we want our readers to see that kindness, courage, and friendship can be found everywhere — even in the most unexpected places.
Welcome to the adventure. 🌟
— Felicia Evangelist & The Shorty and Friends Team
📚 Get Your Copy Today!
Shorty’s first book is here! Bring the magic home.
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