The Story of a White Rocking Horse is a children's book written by Laura Lee Hope. The book tells the story of a beautiful white rocking horse named Snowball, who is owned by a little girl named Beryl. Snowball is very special to Beryl, and she takes great care of him, keeping him clean and polished. One day, Beryl falls ill and is unable to play with Snowball for several weeks. During this time, Snowball is lonely and misses Beryl terribly. Eventually, Beryl recovers and is able to play with Snowball once again, and they continue to have many happy adventures together. The book teaches children the importance of taking care of their toys and the value of true friendship.