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Pete & Pickles | 
 enlarge | Creator: Berkeley Breathed
Publisher: Philomel
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 1522
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 10.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0399250824
EAN: 9780399250828
ASIN: 0399250824
Publication Date: October 16, 2008
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Product Description
Pete is a perfectly predictable, practical, uncomplicated pig. At least, he was . . . before a runaway circus elephant named Pickles stampeded into his life, needing a friend. Pickles is larger than life and overflowing with imagination. She takes Pete swandiving off Niagara Falls. (Sort of.) And sledding down the Matterhorn. (Sort of.) Pete goes along for the wild ride and actually begins to enjoy himself . . . until Pickles goes too far. And Pete tells her she must leave. Yet sometimes the simple life isnt all its cracked up to be. Pulitzer Prizewinning cartoonist Berkeley Breathed offers two new irresistible characters and a heartfelt, hilarious look at the rarity of true friendship.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Wow! Big disappointment! December 4, 2008
I've been an Opus fan for many years and Bloom County nearly back in college. So as I realized that Opus would not be part of my Sunday's any longer... I started out to find more about Berkeley Breathed, who it seems, is very private person with a modest web site. What intrigues me was the story of his daughter being the creator of this idea of a little pig with a caring elephant as a friend. So I purchase the book to give as a gift to a niece. When it comes to illustration in such a stunning way, Berkeley is a true artist which draws you in... but the story line was way out of line for a "picture" book. It was odd that Pete was vacuuming Pete's wife Paprika's grave. But to sleep... knowing to dream death by drowning?!
Maybe some would say not to mollycoddle your children and I'm well aware of the nightmares that so many children of the world face from hated, poverty, starvation and disease. But if I could, I would shield all children from the disappointing behavior of so many adults. So reality happens... I would just prefer to keep at bay for at least kindergarten. Just as an FYI... Amazon cut the book viewing just as this event was to occur... I wonder why?! Good book for non-English speaking kids... they can fantasize a better story line!
 A really fun book that kids will love!!! December 4, 2008
I chose this book for my granddaughter because it has a message about friendship but also has lots of fun! Every time I ask her which book she wants me to read it's this one.
 Pete & Pickles November 30, 2008
This sweet story is a special reminder to the "adult" reader. Sort of like "Horton Hatches an Egg" i.e. an elephant is faithful 100%. Only in this story the pig learns constancy. I reordered to give to our 4 sons and families and for the families who have children in our Primary Church School classes.
Berklley Breathed is again a winner November 29, 2008
This is indeed a book for adults as well as for children. It's about consideration of others, a willingness to make sacrifices, and most of all, about loving. It's important that everyone reading the book look at the pictures; they are the answer to why the little pig is lonely. Breathed's imaginative handling of his daughter's inspiration is why I continue to miss "Bloom County" and will miss "Opus." He's a gem.
Pete and Pickles!!!! November 23, 2008
I was devastated when I figured out that Berkeley Breathed was quitting "Opus" for a second time. However I have found solace in his childrens books, I now own three of them. "Pete and Pickles" being the most recent. His art is incomparably linked to his characters and their personalities. This is a wonderful romp between two star struck lovers. I read it to my grandson who fell in love with it so I bought another copy. It is funny, touching and beautiful.
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