Praise for King Baby : "Beaton brings a fresh, modern energy and spot-on pacing to the regal-baby theme, showing why comics artists like her have been redefining what picture books can do." -- New York Times Book Review * "King Baby rules. Beaton keeps her book feeling fresh through humorous illustrations that expand on the wry text and never shy away from exposing the extent of King Baby's tyranny." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Beaton offers a sly, hilarious dig at the way young parents bow to their child's every desire." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Utterly charming and delightful, this book will merit countless readings." -- Bookish 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.