Free (Kobo/Kindle) Pinkerton, Behave! by S. Kellogg [Classic Children's Picture Book]

ATDrake · 08-30-2014, 01:55 AM

Pinkerton, Behave! by Steven Kellogg (Wikipedia) is a refreshed vintage children's illustrated picture story, 1st in his popular series about the eponymous humorous pet dog, now celebrating its 35th anniversary in this updated edition, free courtesy of publisher Penguin's Dial imprint.

Currently free @ Kobo (available to Canadians), and free to pre-order @ Amazon (available to Canadians).

Description
Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner’s commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When asked to fetch, he destroys the slippers instead. Pinkerton’s desperate owners take him to obedience school, but he flunks out in record time. Then one night a burglar breaks into their house, and Pinkerton is able to put his bad habits to good use.

This silly charmer of a story was included on the Booklist and Horn Book best of the year lists and inspired four sequels about the impossibly clueless but irresistibly sweet Pinkerton. Now, in honor of its 35th anniversary, Steven Kellogg has updated the art and text (most notably removing the gun that appeared in the original edition), and has written an introductory note about the book’s history.

peachiekene · 08-30-2014, 02:28 AM

Also free at both in the US.

Thanks for sharing!

crich70 · 08-30-2014, 05:01 AM

The only problem is that no link appears in the library (i.e. no way to download it) over at Kobo.

ATDrake · 08-30-2014, 05:10 AM

It's technically a pre-order at Kobo as well, slated for actual release sometime in September, according to the publication date at the very bottom of the listing.

The difference is that it's available to add to your library now (for later) and IIRC Kobo doesn't make you input actual credit card info for pre-orders like Amazon does, at least not of the "Free Book" type.

crich70 · 08-30-2014, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATDrake

It's technically a pre-order at Kobo as well, slated for actual release sometime in September, according to the publication date at the very bottom of the listing.

The difference is that it's available to add to your library now (for later) and IIRC Kobo doesn't make you input actual credit card info for pre-orders like Amazon does, at least not of the "Free Book" type.

Ah, I see. That explains it then. I wonder why they didn't say that though? I mean it's also at Amazon and they let you know if something is a pre-order book or not.

08-30-2014, 01:55 AM	#1
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Free (Kobo/Kindle) Pinkerton, Behave! by S. Kellogg [Classic Children's Picture Book] Pinkerton, Behave! by Steven Kellogg (Wikipedia) is a refreshed vintage children's illustrated picture story, 1st in his popular series about the eponymous humorous pet dog, now celebrating its 35th anniversary in this updated edition, free courtesy of publisher Penguin's Dial imprint. Currently free @ Kobo (available to Canadians), and free to pre-order @ Amazon (available to Canadians). Description Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner’s commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When asked to fetch, he destroys the slippers instead. Pinkerton’s desperate owners take him to obedience school, but he flunks out in record time. Then one night a burglar breaks into their house, and Pinkerton is able to put his bad habits to good use. This silly charmer of a story was included on the Booklist and Horn Book best of the year lists and inspired four sequels about the impossibly clueless but irresistibly sweet Pinkerton. Now, in honor of its 35th anniversary, Steven Kellogg has updated the art and text (most notably removing the gun that appeared in the original edition), and has written an introductory note about the book’s history.

08-30-2014, 05:10 AM	#4
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	It's technically a pre-order at Kobo as well, slated for actual release sometime in September, according to the publication date at the very bottom of the listing. The difference is that it's available to add to your library now (for later) and IIRC Kobo doesn't make you input actual credit card info for pre-orders like Amazon does, at least not of the "Free Book" type. Last edited by ATDrake; 08-30-2014 at 05:21 AM. Reason: They probably actually do require CC info for pay pre-orders.

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peachiekene Fanatic Posts: 572 Karma: 1972282 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA Device: kobo aura one, htc 10, kobo glo hd	Also free at both in the US. Thanks for sharing!

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crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	The only problem is that no link appears in the library (i.e. no way to download it) over at Kobo.

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