Review (PDF) Furry Logic, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Guide To Life's Little Challenges
The adorable and high-profile Furry Logic series celebrates its 10th anniversary with a menagerie of illustrated animals and hilarious sayings about life, love, and everything in between. No one understands the ups and downs of life's little challenges better than the frisky critters of Furry Logic. The inspirational and tongue-in-cheek advice from series creator Jane Seabrook and her plucky animal characters will tickle the fancy and the funnybone of readers everywhere. Each intricately illustrated spread features a member of the animal kingdom with a unique take on life, from the adorably grumpy owl who advises "Smile first thing in the morning. Get it over with" to the fluffy hawk who admonishes, "If at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished." So join the original flock of penguins, bears, frogs, and more in celebrating a decade of wit and wisdom with ten new illustrated spreads for fans looking for fresh inspiration.
Hardcover: 96 pages
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 10 Anv edition (November 11, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1607747162
ISBN-13: 978-1607747161
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.5 x 6.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #168,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #198 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Humor > Cats, Dogs & Animals #243 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Humor > Self-Help & Psychology #444 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Regional & Cultural > United States
I saw this book at a school library conference and bought several copies to give as gifts. The animals have perfect facial expressions and body language to represent what we go through and feel everyday. I bought the book for anniversary presents, but it also suits certain people I know. It is perfect for relationships, for example, it says, "Never go to bed mad- stay up and fight."
New Zealand artist Jane Seabrook has succeeded in creating one of the most charming and amusing gift books ever! Using captivating watercolor animal portraits to illustrate aphorisms, many of them with new twists, she puts life into perspective on many levels--and does so with panache. A precariously balanced coqui frog says, "I try to take one day at a time...but sometimes several days attack me at once." A baby alligator emerging from its egg states, "I didn't claw my way to the top of the food chain to eat roughage!" A hyperactive chipmunk announces, "It's been lovely. But I have to s c r e a m now."Seabrook's art techniques allow her to pull off a book which in the hands of a lesser, less painstaking artist might be just "cute." Her paintings are rich and meticulously detailed--beautifully drawn with a sable brush of a single hair. Piling up many layers of watercolor, she builds her drawings and achieves depth, yet somehow still manages to convey a sense of spontaneity. The eyes of each animal "character" sparkle with what appears to be secret understanding of the message. Whimsical and full of surprises, this is the perfect gift book, even (or maybe, especially) for curmudgeons. Mary Whipple
Someone at my office purchased this book on a whim. It has been passed around to everyone in the department and now everyone wants a copy (sometimes more than 1 copy!). One lf the girls is even making a special trip to the touristy boutique where the book was purchased to pick up copies for all of us. The drawings are so life-like and the animal expressions are perfectly suited to the droll sayings. This book is a real "pick-me-up" and is sure to make you smile and even laugh outright!
What exquisite illustrations, what reassuring words. A precious little jewel of a book to be salivated over anywhere - the bathroom, the car, a mountaintop, to remind one that life is precious and to live it to the full. (it tells you how to do it too!)
To say that this is an easy read is like saying Old Yeller is a cute dog movie. (Please for the love of all that's decent don't ever traumatize a kid by telling them that instead of preparing them for what they're about to experience!) Luckily in this case, instead of gut-wrenching tears, you'll have a belly full of chuckles, so do NOT read this while drinking a carbonated beverage. (For the next edition they should include that warning. Might prevent a version of McDonald's coffee lawsuit.) Okay, you've been warned!
The pictures in the book are lovely. It is also pleasantly amusing. The sequencing in the book doesn't flow well and makes it a little confusing. For the price it might have been a little longer, however, the quality of the artwork tends to compensate for the brevity.
It's a perfect gift or a book to keep close to your pillow. The watercolour of the different animals are delightful, their quotes true and funny. I was very happy to come across this book of inspirational art, simplicity and beauty.
This is the first of the series that I bought. I have never been without a copy since even though I keep giving my copy away to friends who are ill or "facing life's little challenges." Words of wisdom in a very charming package.
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