Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Princess and the Pony
meets  and . Reviewed by ''Kirkus reviews|kirkus'' - "(star review), 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. .. Instead of breaking bones, this warrior princess breaks the mold—and Beaton is in a class of her own."https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kate-beaton/the-princess-and-the-pony/, ''Publishers Weekly'' - "Beaton champions a bouquet of affirming themes: strong girls, acceptance of difference, and battling with nothing more violent than dodgeballs, spitballs, and other related objects. It’s a smart, brisk story that tosses aside conventional ideas of what princesses (and ponies) are “supposed” to be."http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-545-63708-4,  National Reading Campaign Canada - "With superb comedic timing and memorable characters, The Princess and the Pony is a surefire storytime crowd pleaser."http://www.nationalreadingcampaign.ca/childrens-book-reviews-the-princess-and-the-pony/, ''Quill & Quire'' - "It would be easy to assume, based on this book’s title, that it is nothing more than another bit of inconsequential fluff designed to sate the bottomless appetites of six-year-old girls for all things princess-ified and ponyish. But The Princess and the Pony is the work of Kate Beaton, the brilliant, wryly insightful comics artist behind the web comic Hark! A Vagrant (collected in two volumes published by Drawn & Quarterly), and in her capable hands the princess story is elevated to new levels of complexity, joy, and pure hilarity. .. There are many ways to express how stupendous this book is (a star, two hooves up, 5/5 pony farts), but only one thing to say about Kate Beaton: now that she has entered the world of picture books, the kidlit crown is hers for the taking."http://www.quillandquire.com/review/the-princess-and-the-pony/, ''The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books'' - "This is the first foray into picture books for Beaton, author of the popular Hark! A Vagrant webcomic, and her signature wit is on display here. Once past the setup, the plot doesn’t always make a ton of sense, but the absurdity and gleefully irreverent tone compensate. .. This is a princess book that could break gender boundaries, appealing to fans of Scieszka and other irreverent authors, and it will provide a stepping stone to early graphic novels, particularly Simpson’s ''Phoebe and Her Unicorn''"https://muse.jhu.edu/article/589442/summary, ''The Globe and Mail'' - "To call something cute is pretty much an insult in our culture right now. Often presented as a compliment, calling something or someone cute usually dismisses them as powerless and weak. The wonderful new book by Kate Beaton turns this idea on its head."http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/book-reviews/review-a-trio-of-new-picture-books-by-kate-beaton-daniel-miyares-and-maureen-fergus/article25251312/, ''The Guardian'' - "In a new children’s book, Kate Beaton gently subverts the idea that ‘strong female heroes’ have to kick ass – and provides a lesson for adults too"https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jun/25/the-princess-and-the-pony-kate-beaton-comic-book-review, ''St. Louis Post-Dispatch'' - "Kate Beaton’s charming book “The Princess and the Pony” (Scholastic, 40 pages, $17.99; ages 4-8) will also get young readers giggling with the gassy but lovable title animal. .. The princess and pony, drawn with wide eyes and blocky limbs, are immediately appealing, and Beaton adds little details — a fist bump between a warrior and his horse, a spectator wearing a foam hand — that give the story a modern edge."http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/books-and-literature/reviews/william-joyce-goes-back-to-his-childhood-in-billy-s/article_9d0c67a2-254c-5f30-adf2-2dd78ca0171f.html, ''Booklist'' - "(star review), The perfect combination of heartwarming and hilarious." and ''School Library Journal'' - "VERDICT A highly recommended, charmingly illustrated tale of teamwork and tenderness.-"https://www.buffalolib.org/vufind/Record/1976194/Reviews, CBC Radio listed it as one of six books to read during the holidays - "Should I Read It: Holiday Book List, A story for little girls and boys that turns the standard princess narrative on its head. .. It's adorable and hilarious."http://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/episode-264-preserving-former-residential-schools-cannabis-to-kids-holiday-book-list-and-more-1.3371666/should-i-read-it-holiday-book-list-1.3371752, an article in ''The Chronicle Herald'' - "Beaton new princess of kidlit" discusses the author and a bit of background on the book and ponyhttp://thechronicleherald.ca/books/1314948-beaton-new-princess-of-kidlit, and WorldCat shows it is held in over 1000 libraries - https://www.worldcat.org/title/princess-and-the-pony/oclc/891324300&referer=brief_results
— User:Coolabahapple, 15:16, 5 September 2016 (UTC)
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