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Furry Logic: A Guide to Life's Little Challenges

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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

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!)

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!

Buy this book! I saw this in a local boutique shop, thumbed through it, chuckled, and promptly purchased it. Jane Seabrook's artwork is incredible, perfectly tongue-in-cheek to go with the sayings she illustrates. Her website for this series has some great examples and downloads.

This is one of the best books I have ever read and will be giving in bulk as gifts! I refer to it daily- it applies to many different in life and is both amusing and the illustrations are incredible!!! I have order her 2 other books and look forward to more from her in the future!!! This is only the second book I have reviewed on Amazon and am doing so because I enjoy this so much!! A HUGE thank you to my friend who sent it to me!

If you are stumped for the perfect gift to bring to your dinner host, to give to your dinner guests, or for any other small gift occasion, Furry Logic is the answer. Everyone loves this book.

Incredible book!!! Watercolor animal drawings are exquisitely detailed accompanied by wonderful quotes. I received one as a gift, bought one for a sick friend, returned to my favorite book store and bought them out, requesting they re-order. Makes a marvelous present for any number of occasions, or just to make a friend happy. Each page is special in itself. I have probably looked at my book over 100 times and never tire of doing it.
M. M. Robinson

Jane Seabrook's book is actually for adults, but filled with pictures a child would love.
The pithy quotations are not hers, however her illustrations make them all the more memorable.
Each little piece of "logic" is accompanied by animals and other residents of the natural world.
The lion with his self-satisfied smile is accompanied by two sentences on the opposite page, "All power corrupts. Absolute power is kinda neat." Or, the two staring owls perched on a branch telling us, "I don't repeat gossip. So listen carefully." Not exactly children's fare, but funny and offbeat for those of us who are somewhat irreverent.
Seabrook tells the reader that, "A tiny sable brush with a single hair allows me to get the detail I'm after." And believe me, that is a wondrous amount.
If you can part with it, this little book, with its memorable illustrations, would make a wonderful gift for those who share your sense of humor. (Might be wise to buy two)

family reunion. Always in need of table talk books, and Furry Logic was the perfect choice. First to read it was my 7 year old grand daughter, who laughed her head off. Next was her teen sister who kept saying, "So true. So funny!", then their mother, who chuckled from 1st to last page. And when all departed I gave it to my 93 year old terminal friend, who savored each page, each night chuckling over the wonderful illustrations and words, knowing, as the author of this book knows, that so much of what we allow to ruin our joy for the day we are living, is truly superfluous.