King Baby by Kate Beaton (2016, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100545637546
ISBN-139780545637541
eBay Product ID (ePID)219073281

Product Key Features

Book TitleKing Baby
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicHumorous Stories, Family / Parents, Royalty, General, Family / New Baby
IllustratorBeaton, Kate, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorKate Beaton
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2015-045685
ReviewsPraise for King Baby : * "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, Praise for The Princess and the Pony An ALA Notable Children's Book *"[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 "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, 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, 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 BookCBC 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, Praise for King Baby: * "Beaton offers a sly, hilarious dig at the way young parents bow to their child's every desire." -- Publishers Weekly, starred 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 Praise for The Princess and the Pony: An ALA Notable Children's Book * "[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 "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, Praise for King Baby: * "Beaton offers a sly, hilarious dig at the way young parents bow to their child's every desire." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for The Princess and the Pony: An ALA Notable Children's Book * "[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 "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
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal[E]
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisAll hail King Baby He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands. Created by Kate Beaton, author of The Princess and the Pony and #1 New York Times bestsellers Hark A Vagrant and Step Aside, Pops , this modern, funny, and (let's be honest) realistic take on life with a new baby is the perfect gift for anyone with an adorable little monarch in their world., A laugh-out-loud picture book with royal appeal! All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands. Created by Kate Beaton, author of The Princess and the Pony and #1 New York Times bestsellers Hark! A Vagrant and Step Aside, Pops! , this modern, funny, and (let's be honest) realistic take on life with a new baby is the perfect gift for anyone with an adorable little monarch in their world.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.B434Ki 2016

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