Humorous and whimsical, this vivid collection of images teaches children the ABCs against the backdrop of simple farm life in central Illinois. Earl and Pearl Barker are human-sized canines who, from apples to zinnias, ride horses, play checkers, tend to farm animals, and fill a wheelbarrow with cookies. Entertaining for adults as well, the story of the Barkers is loaded with silly puns and clever wordplay—and each dog pictured in the book is a former rescue dog.
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"If you don't own this book, you should! Earl and Pearl's adventures are entertaining and accessible to pre-readers while the Pringles’ clever photo/illustrations and word-smithing will keep any dog- or farm-loving adult amused. The ‘stars’ of the book are all rescued dogs who have found themselves in loving (perhaps even indulgent) homes. I hope the Pringles publish another Earl and Pearl adventure ASAP." — Maureen Tan, author, A.K.A. Jane and Run Jane Run
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Cindy Pringle is a professional photographer whose images have been published around the world. Kirby Pringle is an award-winning journalist and photographer. They both live in Pesotum, Illinois.
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A wonderful, colorful, entertaining & imaginative children's book!,
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This review is from: Happy Tails: Earl and Pearl on the Farm (Hardcover)
The first thing I noticed about this book was the great quality of the printing...the photographs are extremely eye-catching and clear and colorful. And of course the subject is highly entertaining! Earl and Pearl on the Farm shows the daily life of "Earl and Pearl" on their farm and the photos were taken straight out of the American heartland (then "altered" to create Earl and Pearl in their canine/human form) and feature prairie/farm landscapes and smalltown grocery stores as a backdrop to the adventures and observations of Earl and Pearl. It's a great ABC book for children but is also full of puns and wordplay that adults will find entertaining. I felt this was a very creative and well-done children's book; the most original that I've seen in awhile. People may make comparisons to the photos of William Wegman, but this book has photos that do more to tell and illustrate a story. And it's wonderful that all of the "dog models" used were shelter animals. I think that would make it a great gift for any adult interested in unique books and passionate about adopting animals from shelters. I bought copies of this book for several friends with children and it was very well-received all-around. Highly recommended.
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great book -- not to poop on,
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This review is from: Happy Tails: Earl and Pearl on the Farm (Hardcover)
A gentle sense of humor, as well as a sense of the absurd, makes this boook a wonderful gift. Adults will be charmed and kids will be informed. My dog wanted to eat it
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For all ages!,
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This review is from: Happy Tails: Earl and Pearl on the Farm (Hardcover)
Everyone I have shown this to -- and I have shown it to dozens of people, all ages -- have wanted to know where they could get a copy. The illustrations are amazing, each a piece of artwork with lots of clever details and bright colors and the text is sometimes subtle in its humor and other times quite blatant in its wordplay. The looks the photographer caught on the dogs' faces fit the text so well. It is a joy! Not just another alphabet book...it captures a simpler way of life, down on the farm. (And another funny thing is that, despite the title, there is not one tail to be found in any of the pictures!)
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