Best Selling Books by Charles M. Schulz

Surrounded by other kids with extremely commercial ideas about Christmas, Charlie Brown struggles to understand the true spirit of the holiday.

While best known as the creator of Peanuts, Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) was also a thoughtful and precise prose writer who knew how to explain his craft in clear and engaging ways. My Life with Charlie Brown brings together his major prose writings, many published here for the first time. Schulz''s autobiographical articles, book introductions, magazine pieces, lectures, and commentary elucidate his life and his art, and clarify themes of modern life, philosophy, and religion that are interwoven into his beloved, groundbreaking comic strip. Edited and with an introduction by comics scholar M. Thomas Inge, this volume will serve as the touchstone for Schulz''s thoughts and convictions and as a wide-ranging, unique autobiography in the absence of a traditional, extended memoir. Inge and the Schulz estate have chosen a number of illustrations to include. With the approval and cooperation of the Schulz family, Inge draws on the cartoonist''s entire archives, papers, and correspondence to allow Schulz full voice to speak his mind. The project includes his comics criticism, his introductions to Peanuts volumes, his essays about philanthropy, his commentary on Christianity, his newspaper articles about the creation of his characters, and more. My Life with Charlie Brown will reveal new dimensions of this legendary cartoonist.

“It’s good to have a friend.”—Snoopy Everyone loves Peanuts! And now to celebrate the sixty-fifth anniversary of characters known around the world comes Peanuts: Friends Forever, an original collection of full-color comic strips featuring the whole gang. Charlie Brown ponders Life. Linus waits up all night for the Great Pumpkin. Peppermint Patty tries (and fails) to whip the baseball team into shape. Lucy proves time and again that she cannot be trusted with a football. Through ups and down, these beloved friends remind us why Charles M. Schulz’s cherished creation remains the most popular comic series of all time.

Aspiring astronaut, Beagle Scout leader . . . Snoopy’s keeping busy in this collection of classic Peanuts strips! Man may have already landed on the moon, Snoopy has a bold new mission: to be the first beagle in space! Join Snoopy as he sets out on his ambitious quest while also leading Woodstock and friends as a Beagle Scout and hanging out with his owner, the round-headed kid Charlie Brown . . . “Schulz’s masterpiece remains . . . relevant and funny for all ages generation after generation.” —Good Comics for Kids, a School Library Journal Blog

Even if it''s raining cats and dogs, spending time with the Peanuts gang can brighten your day . . . Is your baseball team getting beat sixty-eight to nothing? Are you caught in the rain without an umbrella? Have you finally worked up the courage to call your crush only to get the wrong number? Don''t worry! The Peanuts gang has the cure for your worries. Join Linus as he awaits the Great Pumpkin, Peppermint Patty as she faces off against an entire hockey team, and Snoopy as he attempts to eat the largest sandwich he''s ever seen. Sally befriends the new girl at school, Eudora, only to find a rival for the affection of her Sweet Babboo. And Charlie Brown searches for a home for Snoopy''s mysterious brother, Spike . . . "Schulz''s masterpiece remains . . . relevant and funny for all ages generation after generation." — Good Comics for Kids, a School Library Journal Blog

"Charles M. Schulz: The Life and Art of the Creator of Peanuts in 100 Objects explores the man behind one of America''s most iconic comic strips and its beloved cast of characters--Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang. Through 100 preserved and cataloged artifacts, delve into Charles M. Schulz''s Minnesota youth in 1920s America, Schulz''s WWII Army service, and Schulz''s path to fame through his post-war comic series Li''l Folks and five decades of Peanuts. From Schulz''s first published drawing featured in Ripley''s Believe It or Not! to his 2001 Congressional Gold Medal, the 100 artifacts bring the details of the singular artist to life. Along with provocative, witty, and wise quotes, fan-favorite strips, and more, this book is a must-have for any Peanuts fan." --Provided by Publisher.

The perfect companion for all your summer camping fun, Snoopy: Beagle Scout Adventures is an exhilarating reading experience starring everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Outdoor adventure abounds in this collection of Peanuts strips featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown, and friends. Join the Beagle Scouts as they camp out, explore the wild, and relax with refreshing mugs of root beer at small-town rest stops. Readers ages 8-10 will enjoy going along on the gang’s close encounters with wildlife and grueling journeys along rocky coasts, with all kinds of laughs along the way. Snoopy: Beagle Scout Adventures includes a special More-to-Explore section perfect for young readers featuring camping-related activities such as a scavenger hunt, camping safety tips, and other resources to make the most of your next real-life camping adventure.

From winter ice-skating to summer ballgames, a collection of comic-strip adventures starring Snoopy and the Peanuts gang! In this collection, Snoopy gets a visit from a familiar face, as he and the gang celebrate the holidays with all of their cheerful traditions. Young readers and adults alike will relish the joy and passion of the Peanuts gang’s adventures, from the iconic ballpark to Snoopy’s doghouse. And when snow and rain come down, that doesn’t slow the fun. Will Charlie Brown get his valentine? Will the gang’s baseball team get caps? Follow along in this collection of comic strips to relive the classic moments of the lovable cast of Peanuts characters. “Schulz’s masterpiece remains . . . relevant and funny for all ages generation after generation.” —Good Comics for Kids, a School Library Journal Blog

A reissue of the classic gift book that defines love through the simple acts and moments of everyday life with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang. This classic gift book was originally published in 1965 and is being reissued in its original format. Its timeless description of love and friendship is as important now as it was when the book was first published. It is the perfect gift for Valentine''s Day or any day that you want to remind someone how much they mean to you.

Good Grief! Charlie Brown’s kite is stuck in a tree in this charming 8x8 storybook based on the beloved Peanuts! It’s a beautiful day to fly a kite, so Charlie Brown decides to give it a shot. His kite catches a nice gust of wind…but quickly gets caught in the Kite-Eating Tree! Good grief. Charlie Brown gets another kite so he can try again, but the tree eats that one too! Charlie Brown and his friends don’t want to let the Kite-Eating Tree win, but what can they do? © 2015 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

In this collection of touching and funny Charles Schulz strips from 1968 and 1969, disaster strikes when the little red-haired girl comes to the ball park and makes Charlie Brown so nervous he can''t pitch and has to go home--and Charlie Brown finds out he was NOT Snoopy''s original owner. Snoopy is a "used" pet!

"Happiness is... a warm puppy, fresh doughnuts, ice-cream cones, cuddles, and kindness. It''s movie nights, warm cookies, naps, and helping friends. What is happiness to you?"--Back cover.

Another hilarious collection of cartoons featuring America''s favorite kids -- PEANUTS!

Over the past 45 years, Peanuts has become the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world. More than 300 million copies of books featuring the Peanuts gang have been sold. Now, this very special anniversary edition takes readers on a memorable journey through all the peaks and pitfalls endured by the Peanuts gang over the past four-and-a-half decades.

Have fun with this charming collection of strips that celebrates the Peanuts gang in all its glory--from fun on the ice to building sandcastles to a baseball catastrophe. These Sunday strips are from 1958 through 1961.

Summary: A decade-by-decade look at the strip''s development through a selection of almost 2,000 cartoons.

Peanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000 (the day after Schulz''s death), continuing in reruns afterward. The strip is considered to be one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, with 17,897 strips published in all. At its peak, Peanuts ran in over 2,600 newspapers, with a readership of 355 million in 75 countries, and was translated into 21 languages.