The Princess and the Pony

by Kate Beaton, Kate Beaton (Illustrator)

Overview

Introducing Kate Beaton, a major new picture book talent, and author/illustrator of #1 New York Times bestseller Hark! A Vagrant!

Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday this year. A BIG horse. A STRONG horse. A horse fit for a WARRIOR PRINCESS! But when the day arrives, she doesn't quite get the horse of her dreams...From the artist behind the comic phenomenon Hark! A Vagrant, The Princess and the Pony a laugh-out-loud story of brave warriors, big surprises, and falling in love with one unforgettable little pony.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545637084
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	06/30/2015
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	AD530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

KATE BEATON was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The collections of her landmark strip Hark! A Vagrant and Step Aside, Pops each spent several months on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list, as well as appearing on best of the year lists from Time, The Washington Post, Vulture, NPR Books, and winning the Eisner, Ignatz, Harvey, and Doug Wright Awards. She has also published the picture books Le petit roi and La princesse et le poney. Beaton lives in Cape Breton with her family.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Princess and the Pony:An ALA Notable Children's BookCBC Children's Choice Book Award Winner (Illustrator of the Year)Indies Choice and E.B. White Read-Aloud Book Award Finalist"I don't know how you make such a pretty book that has heart and wisdom and also a farting pony, but Kate Beaton does, and we are lucky that she does." — Jon Klassen, Caldecott-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat and I Want My Hat Back"It is the perfect, perfect book about girls, gender roles, and adorable ponies." — Cory Doctorow, boingboing.net*"[H]ip, modern, and absolutely refreshing... [T]his warrior princess breaks the mold — and Beaton is in a class of her own." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review*"It's a smart, brisk story that tosses aside conventional ideas of what princesses (and ponies) are 'supposed' to be." — Publishers Weekly, starred review*"A highly recommended, charmingly illustrated tale of teamwork and tenderness." — School Library Journal, starred review*"The perfect combination of heartwarming and hilarious." — Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Hark! A Vagrant:Included on more than twenty Year's Best lists, including Time, E!, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon.com.* "That rarest combination of literate irony and devastatingly funny humor." — Publishers Weekly, starred review"Not only fun, but also a good lead-in for teens who may want to explore authors and events they first discover in the riffs here." — School Library JournalOther Awards for Kate Beaton:2009 Doug Wright Award for Best Emerging Talent2011 Harvey Award for Best Online Comics Work2012 Harvey Award for Best Online Comics Work2012 Harvey Award Special Award for Humor in Comics2012 Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist

From the Publisher

★ 2015-03-17
A half-pint warrior princess wants a battle-ready horse for her birthday but instead receives a little farting pony—who brilliantly defies all expectation. Pinecone is small and young, and normally she receives cozy sweaters for presents, but she has a warrior's determination. With this, she attempts to train her sweet, round pony—but to no avail. They are clearly outmatched at the big battle, yet Pinecone shows her mettle, and under the pony's innocent gaze, hardened warriors melt into sweater-wearing softies. The artist's digital illustrations, done in an earthy palette, have a warm, handcrafted feel. As majestic horses, iconic warriors (from Genghis Khan to Robin Hood), and cool tools are juxtaposed with Pinecone and her vacant-eyed pony, differences in stature, weaponry, and achievement are cleverly emphasized. Cinematic in layout and perfectly set-dressed, each page will elicit a new round of giggles. Beaton blurs the boundaries of traditional storytelling, marrying fantasy elements to pop culture with a free-associative swagger. This emerging genre, with its zinelike irreverence and joyful comedy, is hip, modern, and absolutely refreshing. Where else can readers find hipster warriors, anime influences, perfectly placed fart jokes, a hidden ugly-sweater contest, and a skirmish packed with delightful nonsense (llamas! knights! hot dogs! turtle costumes!)—and have it all make such wonderful sense? Instead of breaking bones, this warrior princess breaks the mold—and Beaton is in a class of her own. (Picture book. 3-8)

Kirkus Reviews