The Princess and the Pony
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Princess and the Pony

Written and illustrated by Kate Beaton

A young warrior princess receives an unexpected birthday gift that changes the course of a great battle.

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40 pages· 495 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD530L
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Princess Pinecone dreams of a mighty war horse for her birthday, but instead receives a small, round pony. As she navigates battles filled with dodgeballs and spitballs, Pinecone discovers that sometimes the most unexpected gifts hold the greatest power. Can this unlikely duo prove that cuteness can be a warrior's secret weapon? Join Pinecone on a hilarious journey of surprises and heartwarming discoveries.

From the publisher

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.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2016)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
495
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
177119
Publication
Published
June 30, 2015
First published
May 6, 2015
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545637084
OCLC
891324300

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