The Princess and the Pony
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The Princess and the Pony
Kate Beaton ist eine meiner Lieblings-Comiczeichnerinnen. Geschichte- und Literatur-Fans werden ihren Webcomic "Hark, a Vagrant!" lieben. Aber ihr "fat pony" ("it's not a pig!!") ist einfach einer der genialsten Charaktere. Princess and the Pony würde ich uneingeschränkt empfehlen, sowohl für Kinder als auch für Erwachsene :-)
Product Description 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 is a laugh-out-loud story of brave warriors, big surprises, and falling in love with one unforgettable little pony. From School Library Journal K-Gr 2—Rambunctious Princess Pinecone is the smallest warrior in her kingdom, but what she lacks in size, she makes up for in enthusiasm. Tired of receiving novelty sweaters for her birthday, Pinecone asks her parents for a big, strong battle horse—and receives a chubby little pony with a vacant expression, and incurable flatulence, instead. Though he doesn't fit the standard requirements of the typical trusty steed—"It's too small! It's too round! And I think its eyes are looking in different directions…(This was true, but only sometimes.)"—the little pony proves to be a surprising asset on the day of her great battle. Chunky, colorful digital illustrations provide plenty of detail to keep readers entertained; older children will enjoy exploring all of the different posters marking Pinecone's walls, or some of the sillier warriors in the battle fray, including one sneakily eating a hot dog. The text contains a healthy dose of alliteration and buzzwords that will boost vocabulary ("Pinecone was flabbergasted, flummoxed, floored!") while making for a fun read-aloud. VERDICT A highly recommended, charmingly illustrated tale of teamwork and tenderness.—Ashleigh Williams, School Library Journal Review Praise for The 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 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 review Praise 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 Journal Other Awards for Kate Beaton: 2009 Doug Wright Award for Best Emerging Talent 2011 Harvey Award for Best Online Comics Work 2012 Harvey Award for Best Online Comics Work 2012 Harvey Award Special Award for Humor in Comics 2012 Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist About the Author Kate Beaton is the author of Hark! A Vagrant , her #1 New York Times bestselling collection of comics. Kate is the recipient of multiple Harvey awards, and her cartoons have been featured in the New Yorker. Kate lives in Toronto, and you can find her online at www.harkavagrant.com, or on Twitter as @beatonna.
