The Princess and the Pony [Hardcover]

Introducing Kate Beaton, a major new picture book talent, and author/illustrator of #1New York TimesbestsellerHark! 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 phenomenonHark! A Vagrant,The Princess and the Pony  is a laugh-out-loud story of brave warriors, big surprises, and falling in love with one unforgettable little pony.

Praise forThe Princess and the Pony:

An ALA Notable Children's Book
CBC 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 ofThis Is Not My HatandI 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 review


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