Why Did I Read This Book?
So, I got Kate Beaton’s The Princess And The Pony in the mail unexpectedly. It just arrived with no fanfare or explanation or request or anything. I am not typically a picture book reader, however, pretty much everyone in my life is on the having babies track at the moment and so I was like, well maybe I should learn about what small children read. Also? I had just gotten back from vacation and was behind on my goodreads goal and yes, yes what a cheap way to get ahead but hey, my goal competition is between goodreads and myself. So, prior to work beginning, I plopped myself down on the couch and pulled The Princess And The Pony off my stacks and gave it a go.
What’s The Story Here?
Essentially The Princess And The Pony by Kate Beaton of Hark! A Vagrant fame is about a girl named Princess Pinecone. Princess Pinecone is little, but she’s also fierce. It is her birthday and because she is sick of cute sweaters, she asks for a noble steed, she wants a war horse. What she gets is a very tiny pony that is just big enough for her to ride. Of course, the pony is a bit dopey which adds to the pony’s charm. One day, she decides to take the pony into battle. What happens is entirely unexpected and adorable and hilarious.
How’s The Artwork?
I felt like Beaton’s artwork in The Princess And The Pony was very child friendly. Actually, her artwork reminded me of those cartoons on Cartoon Network from when I was a kid — The Powerpuff Girls and Dexter’s Lab. The art is very curvy and rounded with the characters having fairly exaggerated features and kind of googly looking eyes. I found it really appealing.
Who Is Recommended Audience For This Picture Book?
I think that instead of being all GIRLS WHO LIKE PRINCESSES should read this book, I will say that you should read this book to your child if:
A) They think farting is funny
B) They are little but fierce
C) They’ve ever gotten a birthday or holiday gift that they were less than enthused about
Sum It Up With A GIF:
Pretty much yes this.
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