Furry Logic

by Jane Seabrook

Guaranteed to coax a smile from the grumpiest of grumps, FURRY LOGIC is a charming little book with a big heart and sly humor. Exquisitely detailed watercolor paintings depicting animals caught up in the joy and drudgery of life are paired with old adages given a new spin for our times. Tender thoughts such as “Smile first thing in the morning—get it over with,” “If you don't agree with me—it means you haven't been listening,” and “You'll always be my best friend—you know too much” go a long way toward banishing the blahs and shaking off the blues. Designer and illustrator Jane Seabrook's 40 universally appealing paintings of birds, bears, penguins, chipmunks, frogs, baboons, and more are rendered in delicate and biologically accurate detail using a tiny sable brush with a single hair at its tip. In the spirit of international best-seller The Blue Day Book, FURRY LOGIC speaks to the human condition in a way we can all relate to and feel good about.A humorous collection of quotes and drawings that turns life's little challenges into opportunities for laughter.An ideal gift for Mother's or Father's Day, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or for no reason at all.

Genres: Humor, Cats, Nonfiction, Animals

80 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Cheryl]

One of the best 'gift' books I've ever seen. Some quotations are sarcastic, some are truly wise, some are just clever. But the art, oh, I swoon. I actually bought this many years ago and have reread it several times; it's about time to let someone else have a gander. I see there are others; I'll look for them.

[Maureen Timerman]

Furry Logic what a great name for this wonderful book, filled with beautiful illustrations, and great words of wisdom. Whether young or older, this book is for all, with the little ones grabbing at the colorful pages, and the adults enjoying the read of the Guide to Life’s Little Challenges.
Included in this 10th Anniversary edition are the author’s notes of how she enjoyed creating the beautiful watercolors drawings that are presented with the words of wisdom. I really enjoyed the little package of a book, with something that I will be enjoying daily. This will have a prominent place on my coffee table so I can share the enjoyment with others too.

I received this book through Blogging For Books, and was not required to give a positive review.

[Elizabeth]

I received this book as a gift several years ago. Even now, I still find it as funny and warm as it was when I first read it. It is humorous and sentimental and sweet--all at once--and the watercolor illustrations complement the text beautifully.

[Bethany Crabbe]

this book is so simple yet so amazing!!
I absolutely loved it!!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl]

I was watching my neighbor's dog for the weekend and I read this book to the dog. It was really fun and the dog seemed to enjoy the picture book as much as I did. The Furry Logic seems to be stating something that has been said many a time, but then it takes it turn and leads the reader in a different direction. I like happy books :-)

[Mayda]

Subtitled, A Guide to Life's Little Challenges, Jane Seabrook puts a new spin on some adages that are sure to evoke a smile. Paired with lovely watercolor illustrations of creatures and birds, this is one book you will read again and again.

[Bellatuscana Bellatuscana]

Very cute!

[Ruth]

If you want a feel good moment just read a few pages in this book. The illustrations will make you laugh aloud and the quips will make you nod in agreement.

[Lorna]

Love it!

[Corelia]

Gorgeous art

[David Corleto-Bales]

Super cute little book with witty philosophical sayings along with beautiful pictures of various animals.

[Linda Lipko]

It is a delightful book that brought sunshine and smiles!

[Yolie Gachelin]

Enjoyed reading this book with my kids; ages 12-9-8. They smiled and laughed and agreed to things that were said and even asked questions. Enjoyable book and simple read.

[Alison]

I loved these books, other than just some of the delightful wisdom, the pictures are just beautiful and many quite funny as well, to cheer you up for your day. Just a delight to have.

[Valeria Navarro (Valeriia.Navarr)]

This book was so freaking cute

[ReadingWench]

Love this book! Some of these sayings are funny others make you think. This is one for your bookshelf!

[Don]

This was a book of pithy sayings and animal artwork. It was an enjoyable, very light read.

[Brandy]

Super cute book.

[Helen]

This is a cute book for any age! The author paints sweet pictures of animals to go with sayings by Ambrose Bierce and others. A good coffee-table book!

[Elaine H]

I would quote the whole book.

[Cyndi Berve]

One of Bronco Grandma’s books.

[Mckinley]

Small book of humorous 'logic'.

[Naomi]

What an awesome and spot on book this was about life's little bam quotes of wisdom. The author accompanied spot on sayings with adorable illustrations. Perfect for any gift.

[Luigi]

Cute

[andie]

Hilarious and lovely.

[Karen-Leigh]

Quick read, amusing and familiar. Most of the photos and quotes have been online.

[Swarun]

I read this book in the checkout line.

"Furry, did you say?", asked my librarian.
"Yes yes. Fuhr-ree Logic... I don't know the author but I've heard it's a book that has a lot of nice anthropomorphic illustrations. Great for teens too."
"Umm, okay... And you sure you want us to place an order for this book?"

Slow on the take , I had to double back to remind her that it was not a fetish book that.

I eagerly waited for the 3 weeks that it took for the book to arrive. Only for me to find out that this wasn't what I was looking for.
And turns out I had to actually check this book out and couldn't just cancel my hold. I finished this book waiting in the checkout line.

Furry Logic: the Physics of Animal Life had been available all along...

3 stars. -1 star for title ambiguity.