The Arab Horse Society News. (England) By Stella Walker

"Beautiful Arabian horses encourage lyrical prose and romantic emotions. Understandably, therefore, NAADIRAH The Arabian Dream is a love story. It tells of the devotion of Australian born Tanya Hawley for a pure bred Arabian mare, bought in England, conceived in Russia and who was to travel to the other side of the world to found important dynasties in Australia and New Zealand.

Beautifully and imaginatively produced it cannot fail to give pleasure. Praise for the illustrations require superlatives. Rarely have we been treated to such enchantment from a band of various photographers, all rightfully acknowledged.  An expensive book - yes! But undeniably a happy book - dreams don't often come true in real life."

Rider Magazine (Australia)

"If you thought Arabians were 'just another breed', you'll certainly change your tune after reading this book! It's about the realisation of a lifelong dream for commercial artist Tanya Hawley, who yearned for a true desert Arabian mare that she could perhaps use as a foundation for a stud. 

It really is a fascinating story and beautifully illustrated with superb photos guaranteed to keep any horse-lover engrossed for hours!  This delightful 130 page book is beautifully designed by Tanya and is as elegant and eye pleasing as its subject."

Australian Arabian Horse News.

By Christine Haigh.

"NAADIRAH The Arabian Dream is an illustrated fairy story.  Every little (and not so little) girl who receives this book will stop dreaming of one day owning a horse and start dreaming of owning a very beautiful, very special Arabian mare.  For this reason, NAADIRAH The Arabian Dream is, to my mind, the best promotion the Arabian horse has ever had in Australia."

Hoofs & Horns. (Australia) By C. Geppert.

"As the title suggests, this book will appeal particularly to Arabian enthusiasts. However, it is also a charming book, with many beautiful photographs and an easy-to-read text, which will interest most horse lovers.

Most readers will find the book heartening and enjoyable. It shows how one broodmare, the ethereal, sweet natured Naadirah shaped and enriched the Hawley's lives. It shows that from small beginnings, one can achieve so much"

The Arabian Horse World. USA

By Darcy Hallberg.

"For those of you who have always dreamed of going to a foreign land, falling in love with a special Arabian, and then having the good fortune to be able to buy it, and take it home with you, this is your book."

The Sydney Morning Herald.

"Some memorable books dealing with the relationship between an animal and humans, such as "Lassie Come Home" or "My Friend Flicka", are works of fiction.

Tanya Hawley's NAADIRAH The Arabian Dream is a simple narrative whose theme is the ages old one of beauty seen, acquired, lived  with and lost. The silver mare Naadirah however, in her passing, left behind a group of Arabian horses which has had a powerful impact on the course of the breed in Australia.  The core of the book is Naadirah and her relationship with Tanya and Jon Hawley. The illustrations in this book are a long way beyond family-album stuff, and combined with Tanya's moving story should guarantee the book a treasured place on the shelves of those people whose appreciation of the horse goes deeper than possession or show ring achievement. For those without a horse of their own, it will provide a goal and a dream."