ALA Booklist (Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Snow White gets an equine makeover in this funny reimagining of the fairy-tale classic. Snow Pony lives a happy life on a farm where she is beloved by children, Charmaine most of all. Together, they lead dance lessons and hair-braiding parties, but Queenie, a dappled pony, is incredibly jealous of Snow Pony's popularity. One night, Queenie leaves a trail of apples leading deep into the woods, and, just as she'd hoped, Snow Pony follows the tasty treats and becomes lost. Thankfully, she comes across a small stable, home to seven miniature ponies who take in the lost beauty. Though Snow Pony has a wonderful time with the mini-ponies, she can't forget her precious Charmaine and knows it's time to return home. Trimmer's tongue-in-cheek story is fully aware of its ridiculous premise t to mention the irresistible adorableness of miniature horses t readers lured by these won't be disappointed. Sima trots out soft, pastel-like artwork, created in Photoshop, that playfully depicts Snow Pony's journey and the enchanted, fairy-tale atmosphere, and the large illustrations make group sharing a breeze.

Kirkus Reviews

An equine retelling of a classic fairy tale, with many, many twists.Snow Pony is a stunning mare with a snow-white coat and a black, braided mane (hair braiding is one of her specialties—those are some clever hooves). She loves to put on shows with her favorite friend, Charmaine (a medium-tan gal with long black hair, also perfect for braiding). Children come for miles around to see the shows. Queenie, a dappled mare, is jealous of all the attention lavished on Snow Pony. She decides to trick her, leaving a trail of (nonpoisonous) apples leading out the gate, into the dark, scary forest. Snow Pony eats the apples and finds herself lost. But then she comes across a stable with seven tiny stalls. Interestingly, the story here takes a "Goldilocks" turn: Seven shaggy miniature ponies return to find someone has nibbled their hay, eaten 77 sugar cubes, and is asleep in their stall. The ponies introduce themselves (adults will get a chuckle out of the bespectacled tax-attorney pony). Snow Pony joins them for a while but misses Charmaine. They figure out a way back to the farm, and mean ol' Queenie gets her comeuppance (a large glue bottle is a shocking clue until a page turn reveals the true ending). Sima's ornate text-box frames and bountiful sparkles that follow Snow Pony add to the fairy-tale mystique. Wryly magical. (Picture book. 4-8)

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

In what might be a send-up of a popular entertainment franchise, Trimmer (Simon-s New Bed) retells the -Snow White- story with ponies in all the important roles. The story fits surprisingly neatly into its new form: -Once upon a time there was a pony who had a coat as white as snow and a mane as black as ebony.- In addition to being beautiful, Snow Pony hosts performances with her human friend, Charmaine, and Charmaine-s dog, Hunter. When jealous Queenie lures Snow Pony away from farm and stage and into the woods (using apples, naturally), she encounters the seven miniature ponies of the title. Rendered by Sima (Not Quite Narwhal), they-re a fresh upgrade from dwarfs; each is a different color, with forelocks that hang cunningly over their eyes, and each has a special role (---I gather water.- -I take care of the bees.- -I-m a tax attorney---). The new ending trades princely kisses for a friendly reunion and an improved performance retinue. This book will top the pile of bedtime favorites in horse-loving households, with jokes thrown in for the grown-ups, to boot. Ages 4-8. Agent: Thao Le, Sandra Dijkstra & Assoc. (Aug.)