Wild Heart Ranch Children's Books Empower Children and Support Education on Endangered Animals

POINT ROBERTS, WA, March 08, 2005 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc., a children's toy and publishing company, is pleased to feature a line of children's books written to empower children and ease their fears, whether confronting a childhood fear of the dark or something more serious, such as an illness. "Bradford and the Journey to the Desert of Lop", "I Sea Horses, From Sky to Sea" and "No More Night Mares... A Dream of Freedom", all written by author Dawn Van Zant, remind children that they hold a magical power inside of themselves that can overcome any fear by "just believing".

Additionally all three books support education and awareness of the related animals in each story: wild camels, seahorses and wild horses.

Bradford and the Desert of Lop - Coming Soon!
Written by Dawn Van Zant
Illustrated by Alexander Levitas

"When the Sandman comes to visit you tonight, you need to listen closely as you close your eyes and drift off to sleep. It is a tale of the magic that lives in the desert, of buried ancient treasures, vanishing wild camels, forgotten people and the courage of a small unlikely warrior destined to be their guardian.

In a warm bed, an unsuspecting young boy who could only walk in his dreams awaited his destiny."

Follow Brad and the Sandman on their magical journey to the Desert of Lop to learn the secrets of the desert that live in your heart.

Supporting awareness for the Wild Camel Protection Foundation at www.wildcamels.com

The Wild Camel Protection Foundation, a United Kingdom registered charity, with Jane Goodall as its patron, was established in 1997. It is also registered in the USA as a non-profit organization. The sole aim of the Wild Camel Protection Foundation is to protect the critically endangered wild Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus ferus) and its habitat in the fragile and unique desert ecosystems in the Gobi and Gashun Gobi deserts in Northwest China and South West Mongolia.

I Sea Horses - Available Now!
Written by: Dawn Van Zant
Illustrated by: Callan Van Zant

A magical marine adventure about a herd of wild horses that transforms into seahorses to keep the life of freedom and adventure that is disappearing from the open plains. The story of stars, magic, and wild horses transforming into seahorses, is a story for all ages and will be passed on for generations to come.

Supporting awareness for seahorse conservation and Project Seahorse www.projectseahorse.com

To hear an audio clip of the book, click here http://www.iseahorses.com/Story/ISHstory.mp3

No More Night Mares... A Dream of Freedom - Available Now!
Written by: Dawn Van Zant
Illustrated by: Kim McElroy

Horse people will love these mythical mares destined to light up the night sky.

"Night mares prance brilliantly against a background of black sky and glowing stars to light our way to a time long-forgotten. Gaze up into their bright lights and they will fill you with a magical power. Listen to the call of the wild herd and remember...

We don't have to be afraid of the dark."

Supporting education and awareness of wild horse preservation.

It is a critical point in wild horse history following a new amendment to the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The company hopes to help build further awareness for the plight of wild horses through the "No More Night Mares" line of plush toys and books, as well as through its interactive, website, www.WildHeartRanch.com. The amendment allows for the sale of wild horses to foreign markets, if the horse is over the age of 10, or if younger, then after they have unsuccessfully been offered for adoption three times. These sales may potentially result in the use of these animals for meat. Wild horse advocates are currently lobbying to get the bill reversed. To learn more, please visit some of the recent news at http://www.wildheartranch.com/kidsclub/kc_endangeredAnimalNews.asp#wh

Book Excerpt: "A long time has passed since the days of Eclipse and his wild herd. The once plentiful wild herds have since vanished from the plains, now living as small scattered herds in refuge, or hiding in the outback. The history of wild horses alongside man has both defied and threatened their extinction. Man has been both a horse's best friend and his most brutal foe. But the legacy of man and horse continues... as it always will. They gallop through our dreams to carry us to the stars. They stir the tamest imagination and comfort even the wildest hearts."

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To view photos of Wild Heart Ranch's 2005 product lines, please visit http://www.wildheartranch.com/toysBooks/newsrelease.htm

About Wild Heart Ranch: www.WildHeartRanch.com, www.ISeaHorses.com, www.CollectiblePlush.com, www.PlushCollectible.com, www.FavoritePetStories.com
I Sea Horses™ is a registered trademark and property of Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
Wild Heart Ranch, Inc. is a publishing, entertainment and toy company that creates and licenses non-violent toys and products based on original ideas, stories and characters. The 'Lucky Stars Collection', 'No More Night Mares', 'Armadillo Cowboy Club', 'I Sea Horses', 'Desert of Lop', & 'Favorite Pet Stories' brands, characters, logos, stories, web sites, video games, patents and trademarks, are all properties of Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.

WHR is a member of: Toy Industry Association, ASTRA, and Women in Toys
The I Sea Horses product line won the "Seal of Excellence 2004" from Creative Child Magazine as well as "Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products of 2004".

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For more information contact

Toll Free: 1.888.889.9213

Courtney Billinkoff cbillinkoff@wildheartranch.com
Dawn Van Zant dawn@wildheartranch.com