About Bound to Happen Publishing

Bound to Happen Publishing brings you beautiful award-winning picture books about real ponies and the children who love them: Jump the Moon, Posey's Problem: A Pony Tale and Pickles for Christmas: A Pony Tale. Written by Kathy Simmers and illustrated by world renowned artist, Marjorie van Heerden, each book tells an emotional story that will delight both children and adults. Surprised by dreams about a pony she loved years before, "the girl woke up from her dream and she knew - she had to find her pony!" Jump the Moon, the heartwarming true story about the bond between a girl and her pony, takes readers on a quest that reminds us all, young and old, the importance of trusting your heart, following your dreams, and never putting limits on what is possible. Posey and Pickles are also real ponies who have stories to share. This entire product line will inspire young readers, especially ones who love ponies, to follow their dreams! Author Kathy Simmers' real-life journey is the inspiration for the story of Jump the Moon. The girl with the long blonde hair is her daughter and the true story that Jump the Moon is based on unfolded before her eyes. Living it was initially exciting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately one of the most inspiring experiences she has ever known. As a life-long horse lover, Kathy enjoys sharing the stories of the ponies she has known with pony-kids everywhere she goes.Read their story