Pete & Pickles | 
| Creator: Berkeley Breathed
Publisher: Philomel
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 1298
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
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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 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.
Sweet, funny and touching November 22, 2008
I loved this book. I gave it as a baby gift to a die-hard Bloom County fan, and it is Berke Breathed at his finest. The illustrations are beautiful (of course they would be), and the story is touching without being cheesy. It is funny, too, in true Bloom County fashion. I recommend this to anyone (kid, adult, whatever)!
Gorgeous Illustrations November 17, 2008
Have always loved Bloom County. So when I was looking for children's books for my nieces I found this and the artwork is fabulous and the story is too cute for words. Great for someone tired of fairy tales and little princesses. The girls loved it very much!
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