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The Princess and the Pony Children’s Book + Visa GC GIVEAWAY #PonyTime

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Thank you to Scholastic for sponsoring today’s post and giveaway. All thoughts are my own.

Getting a pony for your birthday is the dream gift for many little girls. It certainly is for Princess Pincecone in Kate Beaton’s latest children’s book, The Princess and the Pony. And while Princess Pinecone does receive a pony as requested, her new pet wasn’t the warrior pony she had in mind. Inside this book is a great message about friendship and acceptance with some humor that definitely appeals to young children.
Princess and Pony Cover Kate Beaton

About the Book

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.

When a hardcover copy of this book arrived on our door, I set it aside in our dining room to read to the boys at bed time. But my older two discovered it while I was working in the kitchen and they ran up to me stating that they loved this new book and wanted to show me their favorite funny parts.
Inside the Princess and the Pony (2)Instead of me simply reading it to all three of my boys, I encouraged my older sons to read the book to their younger brother because I was certain he’d enjoy it too. They were more than happy to go along with this idea. It wasn’t long before the giggling started up.

Inside the Princess and the Pony (1)

Of course, if you end a book with a farting noise, no matter how tastefully done, my boys are going to think it is the most hilarious book around. They just can’t help themselves. (Potty talk is seriously entertaining.) I personally found the humor still in good taste while still appealing to young children. And the overall message is a good one!

Inside the Princess and the Pony (3)

About the Author

Kate Beaton is the author of Hark! A Vagrant, her #1 New York Times bestselling collection of comics which began as a webcomic in 2007. The Princess and the Pony is her first picture book. She is the recipient of multiple Harvey awards,and her work has been featured in the New Yorker, Harper’s, and The Best American Comics Anthology. Kate lives in Toronto, and you can find her online at www.beatontown.com and on Twitter as @beatonna.

 

Photo credit: Notker Mahr.

Photo credit: Notker Mahr

BUY IT:

The Princess and The Pony by Kate Beaton is available at retailers nationwide and has a list price of $17.99 for hardcover. Get it for a discount at such retailers as our affiliate Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

WIN IT:

I have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY WARRIOR prize pack to give to one lucky reader which includes:

  • A copy of The Princess and the Pony
  • $50 Visa gift card to celebrate your warrior’s next big birthday.

Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Scholastic.
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About Emilie

Emilie is a Minnesota mom of three boys ages 13, 12 and 8. She loves to share recipes and crafts along with stories about parenting and travel. Favorite activities include watching football, reading, cuddling with kids and spending time in the kitchen. Not a fan of laundry, nagging, or drama. Join her here and on her dessert blog, ohmysugarhigh.com where she shares her love of baking!

Comments

  17. nicole dziedzic says

    The Princess and the Pony children’s book would be shared with my niece and nephew and also my kids.

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  37. Kim Henrichs says

    I would love to share this with a co-worker who has the cutest little girl and has a birthday coming up!

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  39. Barbara Montag says

    If I was the lucky winner it would be so much fun to share this with my grand daughter.
    thank you

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  42. Christina Foley says

    I would love to share with my goddaughter! She’d love this book… princess and a pony? Perfect for her.

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  46. Starla B says

    This seems like such a cute book. I would love to share this with my three sweet nieces. They love to read and would love to read this all together!

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  57. McKim says

    I would add it to my grandson’s little library. He loves to have me read to him each night before bed.

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  96. Betsy Barnes says

    If I won, I would share The Princess and the Pony children’s book with my friend’s two grandchildren. 🙂

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  147. Stephanie Phelps says

    If I won I would love to share with our new little granddaughter we are expecting in November!

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  150. Sue Barney says

    I would share it with my great niece thats going to be born in Nov! Im very excited first girl to be born in my family in a loooong time!

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  167. Trisha McKee says

    My friend’s children. They are so imaginative and love stories and this would be great to share with them.

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