Yogi has always been smarter than the av-er-age bear and now readers can understand why, courtesy of the book Life Is a Pic-A-Nic, by Yogi Bear, with Earl Kress. Yogi reveals his gift for gab and how he influences others to do his bidding, especially visitors to Jellystone Park who are carrying his beloved pic-a-nic baskets. Yogi utilizes his famous catch phrases, nonsense words and his penchant for rhyming to help achieve his goals, while keeping others off balance. How else can you explain why he has been able to avoid being thrown out of the park by Ranger Smith, who is almost always alerted to Yogi's often outlandish plans, which usually involve food? Of course, Yogi's influence wanes from time to time, so his ever present buddy, Boo-Boo, is enlisted to help him. The always cautious Boo-Boo understands that Ranger Smith will probably not approve of Yogi's shenanigans, but he goes along with the plans anyway.
Yogi also offers analysis of catch phrases used by his cartoon cohorts, including Snagglepuss, Mr. Jinks, Quick Draw McGraw and Huckleberry Hound. Of course, no one comes close to Yogi's talent for being creative with his words and phrases, which are highlighted throughout the 90 plus pages of this pocket sized book. Illustrations and images of Yogi Bear's cartoon exploits are presented in every chapter, which may bring back memories for his long time fans, while allowing potential new fans to get to know him a little better. Yogi is a animation icon after all, and his legend continues to grow more than a half century after his debut. You have to be smarter than the av-er-age bear to last that long.
Life Is a Pic-A-Nic: Yogi Bear's Tips & Tricks For The Smarter Than The Av-er-age Bear by Yogi Bear, with Earl Kress, is now available from Insight Editions.
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