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Pearls Before Swine
When Crocs Fly: A Pearls Before Swine Collection
From Stephan Pastis, the New York Times best-selling author of Timmy Failure , comes the always hilarious cast of Pearls Before Swine in this fourth special collection for kids.
Sure, crocs can fly . . . just not in the way you might expect. This spectacular feat usually involves an impenetrable wall, zip lines, gravity, and an appetizing zebra on the other side. In this collection of cartoons specially chosen for kids, the gang from Pearls Before Swine gets into adventures you have to see to believe. Join Rat and Pig—the brains and the pawn—as they attempt the first 3D comic; see what happens when the luckless crocs adopt two Oreos (penguins); and roll your eyes with Goat as he tries desperately to keep his sanity in the midst of these antics.
Flying (Falling) Crocs Ahead!
Sure, crocs can fly . . . just not in the way you might expect. This spectacular feat usually involves an impenetrable wall, zip lines, gravity, and an appetizing zebra on the other side. In this collection of cartoons specially chosen for kids, the gang from Pearls Before Swine gets into adventures you have to see to believe. Join Rat and Pig—the brains and the pawn—as they attempt the first 3D comic; see what happens when the luckless crocs adopt two Oreos (penguins); and roll your eyes with Goat as he tries desperately to keep his sanity in the midst of these antics.
Flying (Falling) Crocs Ahead!
176 pages, Paperback
First published July 12, 2016
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About the author
Stephan Pastis
91 books445 followersStephan Pastis was born in 1968 and raised in San Marino, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1989 with a degree in political science. Although he had always wanted to be a syndicated cartoonist, Pastis realized that the odds of syndication were slim, so he entered UCLA Law School in 1990 and became an attorney instead. He practiced law in the San Francisco Bay area from 1993 to 2002. While an attorney, he began submitting various comic strip concepts to all of the syndicates, and, like virtually all beginning cartoonists, got his fair share of rejection slips. Then, in 1997, he began drawing Pearls Before Swine, which he submitted to the syndicates in mid-1999. In December, 1999, he signed a contract with United.
Pearls Before Swine debuted in newspapers in January, 2002, and Pastis left his law practice in August of that year. Pearls Before Swine was nominated in 2003, 2004 and 2007 as "Best Newspaper Comic Strip" by the National Cartoonists Society (NCS) and won the award in 2004 and 2007. Pastis lives with his family in Northern California.
Pearls Before Swine debuted in newspapers in January, 2002, and Pastis left his law practice in August of that year. Pearls Before Swine was nominated in 2003, 2004 and 2007 as "Best Newspaper Comic Strip" by the National Cartoonists Society (NCS) and won the award in 2004 and 2007. Pastis lives with his family in Northern California.
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June 21, 2016
My thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
It wasn't bad, but I didn't find much of it very funny. I remember his older work being funnier, but that could just be nostalgia memory and not what it actually was. I need to re-read his older work to compare them to my memory now.
This seems to be aimed towards a younger market, however, I feel that this was rather violent, though most of it happened off-screen or in a blood-less way.
It was a rather quick read and not bad, but not was I was expecting, given the author/artist and the series. I like Pearls Before Swine, but this seemed to miss the boat somehow. Three stars. I wouldn't recommend this if you haven't read Pearls Before Swine before. If you are a completest and a huge fan, you will probably like this. It wasn't my favorite.
It wasn't bad, but I didn't find much of it very funny. I remember his older work being funnier, but that could just be nostalgia memory and not what it actually was. I need to re-read his older work to compare them to my memory now.
This seems to be aimed towards a younger market, however, I feel that this was rather violent, though most of it happened off-screen or in a blood-less way.
It was a rather quick read and not bad, but not was I was expecting, given the author/artist and the series. I like Pearls Before Swine, but this seemed to miss the boat somehow. Three stars. I wouldn't recommend this if you haven't read Pearls Before Swine before. If you are a completest and a huge fan, you will probably like this. It wasn't my favorite.
May 21, 2016
When Crocs Fly combines the sarcastic put downs and delivery of Garfield with the physical humor of Looney Toons. The jokes are mainly puns, misunderstandings, or a combination of both. The longest scenes are only two pages, so Pastis never really writes a story- it is more a collection of vignettes, which could be perfect for readers with shorter attention spans.
But, if your child is reading this, make sure that they have strong language skills. Whenever the crocs speak, their voice is written phonetically, which could be problematic for beginner readers. I think it's the equivalent of trying to read cursive handwriting... just different enough to cause a problem.
Some beloved characters from other comics make very brief cameos in this. I won't say which ones because that would ruin the fun!
Though I didn't have any laugh out loud moments in this one, my favorite page was 'The Trophy from the Ping Pong League' (pg 85) where it's labeled as 'Best Participation by Someone in our League who can Breathe and has Participated.' When Crocs Fly has clever ways of skewering reality, but I'm afraid that the more subtle jokes will go over the kiddie's heads and I don't think that adults would really enjoy this one. It's clearly aiming for a younger set.
I'd recommend it for ages 10+, personally, but it really depends on the maturity level of the child reading it. Big thanks to Netgalley for the free digital copy!
But, if your child is reading this, make sure that they have strong language skills. Whenever the crocs speak, their voice is written phonetically, which could be problematic for beginner readers. I think it's the equivalent of trying to read cursive handwriting... just different enough to cause a problem.
Some beloved characters from other comics make very brief cameos in this. I won't say which ones because that would ruin the fun!
Though I didn't have any laugh out loud moments in this one, my favorite page was 'The Trophy from the Ping Pong League' (pg 85) where it's labeled as 'Best Participation by Someone in our League who can Breathe and has Participated.' When Crocs Fly has clever ways of skewering reality, but I'm afraid that the more subtle jokes will go over the kiddie's heads and I don't think that adults would really enjoy this one. It's clearly aiming for a younger set.
I'd recommend it for ages 10+, personally, but it really depends on the maturity level of the child reading it. Big thanks to Netgalley for the free digital copy!
June 20, 2022
One of those books where I really couldn’t tell who it was written for - because I don’t think that kids will understand the jokes, they might pick up on the undercurrent of meanness that runs throughout the collection.
June 15, 2022
This comic is so great, and the more I read of it, the more there is to love.
March 5, 2025
When Crocs Fly by Stephan Pastis is the 4th volume of the “Pearls Before Swine” series. The comic strip collection features strips with sarcastic humor and puns, and some strips focused heavily on physical comedy bits. Unfortunately, the humour wasn’t for me, as I often found myself indifferent to the punchline. Having said that, I will admit that I enjoyed the Pig/Goat/Rat strips rather than the Crocs/Zebra strips as they tended to be of the more sarcastic type. Even those were sometimes too mean for me, especially the way that Rat often talks to the Goat.
One question I had throughout reading this collection though was what was its intended audience. On the blurb, we read that this is a collection for children. Yet, I didn’t find that the humour in this book would be something that a kid might enjoy.
All in all, When Crocs Fly is a quick read as the strips are only 1–2 pages long. However, you will enjoy this book only if you enjoy this particular type of humour.
*I've received an ARC of the book via Netgalley. Thank you to the publisher.
One question I had throughout reading this collection though was what was its intended audience. On the blurb, we read that this is a collection for children. Yet, I didn’t find that the humour in this book would be something that a kid might enjoy.
All in all, When Crocs Fly is a quick read as the strips are only 1–2 pages long. However, you will enjoy this book only if you enjoy this particular type of humour.
*I've received an ARC of the book via Netgalley. Thank you to the publisher.
July 22, 2016
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When Crocs Fly is a collection of Pearls Before Swine comics which are aimed a younger public. I would only recommend it to people familiar with the comics prior to reading it.
Once again, follow the adventures of the many animals as they try to eat or prevent they get eaten.
It was decent. Some of it was quite funny, not laughing out loud though, but many things were also mwah. I'm not sure how much of this is the result of me growing up, because I do recall I really liked the comic some years ago. Maybe it means I'm getting old.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
When Crocs Fly is a collection of Pearls Before Swine comics which are aimed a younger public. I would only recommend it to people familiar with the comics prior to reading it.
Once again, follow the adventures of the many animals as they try to eat or prevent they get eaten.
It was decent. Some of it was quite funny, not laughing out loud though, but many things were also mwah. I'm not sure how much of this is the result of me growing up, because I do recall I really liked the comic some years ago. Maybe it means I'm getting old.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
June 1, 2016
This ARC was given to me in exchange for an honest review.
This was so good!!!
Lovely artwork, adorable characters, hilarious situations.
Great for both adults or kids.
Highly recommended, loved it!
This was so good!!!
Lovely artwork, adorable characters, hilarious situations.
Great for both adults or kids.
Highly recommended, loved it!
May 18, 2017
'When Crocs Fly: A Pearls Before Swine Collection' by Stephan Pastis brings back the usual gang of animals (and some new ones) for some really funny comics.
Zebra is plagued by his neighbors the crocodiles who want him to come over for a barbecue, and to be the main course. Pig is still not very bright, but he is pretty endearing. There are some penguins who can't find their wives, but should be more worried about a hungry polar bear lurking nearby. There are also some lemmings who regret things they've done.
I find this comic strip to be very funny. I always devour a new collection, and it always makes me laugh, especially the clueless crocodiles and their always failing attempt to lure zebra on to their table. The humor here is perfectly appropriate for children, and my inner child.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Zebra is plagued by his neighbors the crocodiles who want him to come over for a barbecue, and to be the main course. Pig is still not very bright, but he is pretty endearing. There are some penguins who can't find their wives, but should be more worried about a hungry polar bear lurking nearby. There are also some lemmings who regret things they've done.
I find this comic strip to be very funny. I always devour a new collection, and it always makes me laugh, especially the clueless crocodiles and their always failing attempt to lure zebra on to their table. The humor here is perfectly appropriate for children, and my inner child.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
November 13, 2017
It was okay? Maybe?
I do not see how this, as stated by the cover, is a " collection of cartoons specially chosen for kids." A mixture of murderous low brow humor and scathing witticism is not what I would call for children. I don't think they will understand the majority of it. They might laugh at the characters bullying or dissing one another, but is that really what we want to send to children? I am all for a good laugh, and occasionally poking fun but I think kids would be more likely to take away not humor but in order to be liked and funny you should make fun of things you don't understand or aren't cool.
I think I wouldn't have minded this collection so much if they hadn't been marketed towards children.
I do not see how this, as stated by the cover, is a " collection of cartoons specially chosen for kids." A mixture of murderous low brow humor and scathing witticism is not what I would call for children. I don't think they will understand the majority of it. They might laugh at the characters bullying or dissing one another, but is that really what we want to send to children? I am all for a good laugh, and occasionally poking fun but I think kids would be more likely to take away not humor but in order to be liked and funny you should make fun of things you don't understand or aren't cool.
I think I wouldn't have minded this collection so much if they hadn't been marketed towards children.
July 29, 2018
Just laugh. I love reading these Pearls Before Swine books. It’s just one of those non-stop laughter books meant to chill you out after a long day at work.
By the way #TeamCroc, because I find him the funniest character in these strips.
Rating 5 out of 5
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By the way #TeamCroc, because I find him the funniest character in these strips.
Rating 5 out of 5
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November 5, 2018
Another hilarious volume in the Pigs Before Swine with these comic strips being geared towards middle graders. The jokes are still witty with them only being slightly less acerbic. Rat continues to be my favorite among the characters with his biting humor. Great fun for all ages.
August 23, 2017
Book is very funny. The book involves funny, short comics that bring laughs to everyone!
August 6, 2018
SO funny!! A thousand stars!!
February 22, 2019
tried this with Samuel. it isn't funny
January 22, 2020
Great book, I love this series.
June 12, 2022
I thoroughly enjoy Pearls. This collection was short and quick, but had some great strips in it.
January 26, 2017
It was hilarious!
July 31, 2016
Stephan T Pastis has his own unique brand of humor which he shares with readers through his Pearls Before Swine comic strips and Collections series. This particular book, When Crocs Fly, is representative of the "humorous" adventures of goat, pig, rat, zebra, crocodiles, and "friends", much of it relying on word plays or groan aloud puns. While there wasn't much LOL from this particular reader, there were a few smiles. For example:
Standing on a pile of books he just purchased, Pig cries, "Knowledge is Power",
Goat mentions "First you have to read them," the chagrined Pig laments, "There's always a catch."
Or when Rat, learning origami, declares how easy it is to make stuff out of paper, but when Pig asks him for a demonstration, Rat presents him with a crumpled ball.
In another set of panels, Pig calls out "Man Up!" Goat reprimands his friend for interrupting with "That's rude", then a man falls on Goat.
My favorite is when Rat, who is kind of evil, says "This is about the time every night that Pig has a dream he's falling." Goat queries, "Whys he do that?" Rat proceeds to shove Pig out of bed and responds "Who knows?"
I did have a big chuckle when the frustrated Croc tries to use the electrical power lines to go zip lining in an attempt to capture and eat Zebra and his friend observes "Zip line's got a lot of zip". There is also a series of panels about some penguins whose goal, often unsuccessful, is not to be eaten (first by a polar bear, then by the Crocs who view them as Oreo cookies).
Not necessarily my taste, but perfect for those who think this sort of comic is funny - short and to the point, simply drawn, with either a laugh, a groan, or a page turn.
Three stars and a thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review also appears on my blog, Gotta Read.
Standing on a pile of books he just purchased, Pig cries, "Knowledge is Power",
Goat mentions "First you have to read them," the chagrined Pig laments, "There's always a catch."
Or when Rat, learning origami, declares how easy it is to make stuff out of paper, but when Pig asks him for a demonstration, Rat presents him with a crumpled ball.
In another set of panels, Pig calls out "Man Up!" Goat reprimands his friend for interrupting with "That's rude", then a man falls on Goat.
My favorite is when Rat, who is kind of evil, says "This is about the time every night that Pig has a dream he's falling." Goat queries, "Whys he do that?" Rat proceeds to shove Pig out of bed and responds "Who knows?"
I did have a big chuckle when the frustrated Croc tries to use the electrical power lines to go zip lining in an attempt to capture and eat Zebra and his friend observes "Zip line's got a lot of zip". There is also a series of panels about some penguins whose goal, often unsuccessful, is not to be eaten (first by a polar bear, then by the Crocs who view them as Oreo cookies).
Not necessarily my taste, but perfect for those who think this sort of comic is funny - short and to the point, simply drawn, with either a laugh, a groan, or a page turn.
Three stars and a thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review also appears on my blog, Gotta Read.
May 14, 2016
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
First off, I think this is (just like any other collection of a syndicated comic strip) directed at and meant for those people who are fans of the strip. Maybe they only normally get to read the strip once a week with the Sunday paper. Maybe they are like me and no longer subscribe to any sort of paper and like a way to have access to their favorite part -- the "funnies" as I call them.
This was always one of my favorite "funnies", because I've always been fascinated with nature and animals and originally started my degree to end up in wildlife management intending to go on to zoology, etc. My minor of English ended up taking over though.
I think the Crocs and the Zebra are my favorite running gag in the strip, and this collection had plenty of them as well as the other characters: Pig, Rat, Goat, etc.
It's a collection from x time to x time and not a specific collection of one set of characters or one overall "theme" taken from a longer time period. I guess if you're unfamiliar with comic strips you wouldn't grasp the concept? But it's a pretty simplistic thing. (Amazed at reviewers low-rating something that delivers exactly what it says on the tin for delivering exactly what it says on the tin. Maybe read the description better? Or at all?)
First off, I think this is (just like any other collection of a syndicated comic strip) directed at and meant for those people who are fans of the strip. Maybe they only normally get to read the strip once a week with the Sunday paper. Maybe they are like me and no longer subscribe to any sort of paper and like a way to have access to their favorite part -- the "funnies" as I call them.
This was always one of my favorite "funnies", because I've always been fascinated with nature and animals and originally started my degree to end up in wildlife management intending to go on to zoology, etc. My minor of English ended up taking over though.
I think the Crocs and the Zebra are my favorite running gag in the strip, and this collection had plenty of them as well as the other characters: Pig, Rat, Goat, etc.
It's a collection from x time to x time and not a specific collection of one set of characters or one overall "theme" taken from a longer time period. I guess if you're unfamiliar with comic strips you wouldn't grasp the concept? But it's a pretty simplistic thing. (Amazed at reviewers low-rating something that delivers exactly what it says on the tin for delivering exactly what it says on the tin. Maybe read the description better? Or at all?)
August 8, 2016
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this book was pretty funny. It is a collection from a comic strip that typically appears in newspapers. I've read the strip before and enjoyed it quite a bit. All of the characters are animals who live in the same neighborhood. The crocs might just be my favorite characters from it.
The characters aren't given an introduction though, so someone who isn't familiar with them might have a harder time getting into the book. There isn't a lot that the reader needs to know about these characters, but I wouldn't recommend this book to someone new to the series.
Not all of the strips feature the crocs. This is okay because the other characters add some diversity to the book. The crocs aren't very smart, and spend a lot of energy trying to figure out how to eat their zebra neighbor. A lot of the humor is at the expense of characters that aren't very bright, which can get a little old.
There are better collections out there, but fans of the series should enjoy it.
I thought this book was pretty funny. It is a collection from a comic strip that typically appears in newspapers. I've read the strip before and enjoyed it quite a bit. All of the characters are animals who live in the same neighborhood. The crocs might just be my favorite characters from it.
The characters aren't given an introduction though, so someone who isn't familiar with them might have a harder time getting into the book. There isn't a lot that the reader needs to know about these characters, but I wouldn't recommend this book to someone new to the series.
Not all of the strips feature the crocs. This is okay because the other characters add some diversity to the book. The crocs aren't very smart, and spend a lot of energy trying to figure out how to eat their zebra neighbor. A lot of the humor is at the expense of characters that aren't very bright, which can get a little old.
There are better collections out there, but fans of the series should enjoy it.
June 16, 2016
When Crocs Fly: A Pearls Before Swine Collection by Stephan Pastis is a wonderful collection for those familiar with the comic strip. Sadly, judging by other Goodreads reviews, comic strips are going out of vogue. Many expected a graphic novel of some sort (I guess the word "collection" in the title didn't clue them in) and some really just didn't grasp the characters at all (the crocs are after zebra, not rat and pig, and there is no adopting of characters by other characters, not sure what that reviewer was reading).
Perhaps this will only be enjoyable for those familiar with the idea of a comic strip or with those familiar with the Pearls Before Swine strip in particular. Fortunately, I am familiar with both so I enjoyed it a lot.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
Perhaps this will only be enjoyable for those familiar with the idea of a comic strip or with those familiar with the Pearls Before Swine strip in particular. Fortunately, I am familiar with both so I enjoyed it a lot.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
July 2, 2016
A collection of comic strips of the long running Pearls Before Swine, it’s a good introduction for those who’ve never enjoyed this pun-heavy hilarity as well as people who want an economy-size dose of these wacky animal characters.
Particular jokes to be on the lookout:
Pig shaking hands with a scorpion. . . so perfect. (I have to laugh, because otherwise I’d cry at the memory of being bitten on the hand. . . twice.)
Yeah, spoiler alert on Abraham Lincoln’s assassinat. . . oops, sorry.
Take it as a gibbon. . . almost spewed.
I feel the same way about the Paris sights.
I really don’t feel sorry for the penguin who lost his wife.
French fries go to a happy place.
Puns. . . so many puns. . .
4.5 pushed up to 5/5
Particular jokes to be on the lookout:
Pig shaking hands with a scorpion. . . so perfect. (I have to laugh, because otherwise I’d cry at the memory of being bitten on the hand. . . twice.)
Yeah, spoiler alert on Abraham Lincoln’s assassinat. . . oops, sorry.
Take it as a gibbon. . . almost spewed.
I feel the same way about the Paris sights.
I really don’t feel sorry for the penguin who lost his wife.
French fries go to a happy place.
Puns. . . so many puns. . .
4.5 pushed up to 5/5
June 9, 2016
Pearls Before Swine is always good for a chuckle. I love the crocodiles that have a horrible understanding of English and the way the world works in general and the play on words situations that Pig gets into. Really this comic is an English lovers dream (or perhaps a linguaphiles dream, but that might be a little pretentious lol.) Since I don't often get to read the newspaper funnies, reading a compilation of the comics really gave me an understanding of the personalities that Pastis has given his characters which made the book even more enjoyable for me. I will definitely try to find Pastis on social media so I can chuckle at his work more often.
May 4, 2016
If you love Pearls before Swine, you have probably already gotten this on to your to-read list. If you love Pearls before Swine, though, you have already read all the cartoons reprinted here, from when they ran the first time, so the only reason you would be getting this is to re-read them all over again, and have them in one place.
So, if that is your objective, this book is for you. If you read the cartoons once, and don't need to read them again, you can skip this collection.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review
So, if that is your objective, this book is for you. If you read the cartoons once, and don't need to read them again, you can skip this collection.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review
May 12, 2016
Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for a free digital copy of this book.
This is a collection of comic strips, short sequences of lil adventures of Rat and Pig, who fight their always hungry and inventive neighbours the crocodiles, adopt 2 penguins and Goat, the only smart one in the trio.
I really enjoyed the minimalistic drawing style, it is cute and fun, but the stories/ sequences were often simply non funny. Often I was wondering if I just didn't get it, or if it wasn't funny or if it was just another kind of humour than mine. I was pretty disappointed by this one.
This is a collection of comic strips, short sequences of lil adventures of Rat and Pig, who fight their always hungry and inventive neighbours the crocodiles, adopt 2 penguins and Goat, the only smart one in the trio.
I really enjoyed the minimalistic drawing style, it is cute and fun, but the stories/ sequences were often simply non funny. Often I was wondering if I just didn't get it, or if it wasn't funny or if it was just another kind of humour than mine. I was pretty disappointed by this one.
May 12, 2016
I love the Pearls before Swine comic strip. Rat is probably my favorite character since he is so cynical and straight forward. I also like Pig since he is so gentle and naive. I like the simple quick set up and immediate punch line of the strip. Three panels is all it takes to make me chuckle. It isn't exactly high brow humor but it is still smart and funny. The crocs and their stupid attempts to eat Zebra are very Road Runner and Wile E Coyote, though Zebra doesn't have to work too hard to avoid being eaten. Enjoyable, quick laughs. 4 stars.
August 18, 2016
I received a review copy from Netgally in exchange of an honest review.
"When Crocs Fly" is a really great comic with a lot of great one-pagers. It has adorable characters and great artwork. The crocs are still trying to eat their neighbor Zebra, and as always they are failing miserably. But this time they out did themselves. From ordering Penguins thinking they are Oreos to climbing Zebra's wall and jumping from it, anything the Crocs do is hilarious. The drawings are very good in this comic. Can't wait to read more of their adventures!!
"When Crocs Fly" is a really great comic with a lot of great one-pagers. It has adorable characters and great artwork. The crocs are still trying to eat their neighbor Zebra, and as always they are failing miserably. But this time they out did themselves. From ordering Penguins thinking they are Oreos to climbing Zebra's wall and jumping from it, anything the Crocs do is hilarious. The drawings are very good in this comic. Can't wait to read more of their adventures!!
July 11, 2016
I've never been the biggest fan of "Pearls Before Swine" but it's worth a good chuckle here and there. I liked that he branched out to more animals - the penguin/polar bear section was delightful, if predictable, and the lemmings too were funny. I do think young kids would enjoy this collection - the crocs ever failing attempts to kill zebra and Pig's endless ability to take things literally and misunderstand should delight children much like the Loony Tunes characters delighted me at that young age.
May 16, 2016
A hilarious collection, with lots of puns. I can't choose which is my favourite character. They are all equally outrageously funny, naive and if you know such characters in real life, will lead you to have high blood pressure if you're not a patient person.
Will definitely check out other volumes in the series.
Special thanks to NetGalley, for providing a free copy from the publisher, in return for an honest review.
Will definitely check out other volumes in the series.
Special thanks to NetGalley, for providing a free copy from the publisher, in return for an honest review.
June 10, 2016
If you enjoy puns, running gags, and do not mind comic violence; you are likely to enjoy When Crocs Fly. But do remember that this is a Pearls Before Swine collection so all is not as it first appears. Crocs do fly in the book, but not well or far. And you will be reminded of certain people in your life as characters react to their situations. Just sit back, and savor the shenanigans.
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