Best Selling Books by Lee Mendelson

Since its first airing, it''s always a memorable night when "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is on TV. After forty years, the animated special is still a favorite. This lushly illustrated tribute to the beloved television classic has many unique features, including: Original animation art A look at the behind -- the -- scenes making of the cartoon Vince Guaraldi''s original score and publication notes Interviews with the original child actors who were the voices of the Peanuts gang An introduction by the show''s executive producer, Lee Mendelson And much more! A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition is a delightful and fitting salute to the holiday special that never fails to deepen your love of Christmas, touch your heart, and give you hope.

Trick-or-treating has never been more fun—with scary costumes, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, Linus, and, of course, the Great Pumpkin. Since its first airing forty years ago, "It''s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" has become synonymous with Halloween. This collection of remembrances and behind-the-scenes treasures celebrates the timeless television classic with: A full script illustrated with screen art from the show Never-before-seen photographs, storyboard excerpts, and production materials Interviews with the original child actors who were the voices of the Peanuts gang Reminiscences and insider tidbits from executive producer Lee Mendelson and animator Bill Melendez And much more!

Snoopy brings a special surprise to show and tell and everybody has a great time.

Linus and Sally watch for the Great Pumpkin while the rest of the peanuts gang go bowling. When Charlie Brown throws the bowling ball out the door, Watch-out Great Pumpkin!

Snoopy and the gang get to play and sing for the whole school, but they need a singer. Will it be Lucy Peppermint Patty, Sally or maybe even Woodstock.

Will Snoopy be the "best" beagle at the dog show? Adapted from the animated cartoon.

Snoopy writes a play for the gang and everybody works hard to make it a great success ... finally!

Snoopy''s brother, Spike is coming for a visit and the Cat Next door isn''t happy about it at all.

On a Peanuts gang camping trip, Charlie Brown disappears after Peppermint Patty and Lucy criticize his singing, and everyone is relieved and happy when they find him. Includes song lyrics from the animated cartoon.

Can the gang help Snoopy fall asleep?

Highlights 30 years of the Peanuts comic strip, with reproductions of cartoons and anecdotes from its creator.