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 Ponya 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 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 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 reviewPraise forHark! A Vagrant:Included on more than twenty Year's Best lists, includingTime, 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 forl³7