Billy and Blaze (1936) was written and illustrated by Clarence William Anderson. Billy and Blaze is the first in an eleven book series. All the books are about a little boy, Billy, and his pony, Blaze, whom he receives as a birthday gift in the first book. Billy and Blaze enjoy a new adventure in each book while learning a lesson. Anderson always explains the proper care of a horse (pony) with accurate but interesting detail.