It's difficult to believe that Charles Schulz passed away in
2000. However, Schulz drew nearly 18,000 "Peanuts" strips in his life
and "Peanuts" continues to carry on after his death. CHARLIE BROWN
AND FRIENDS is a collection of "Peanuts" strips that mostly focuses
on Charlie Brown. These strips have been published at least twice before in
newspapers: they were published once when Schulz was alive and they were
republished again after his death. There are dates listed next to the comics,
but these dates refer to the second newspaper printings and not the original
newspaper printings. I'm a huge fan of Charlie Brown and the
"Peanuts" and I love seeing new books out that are being marketed
towards younger people. Schulz always did that when he was alive and I'm glad
that it continues.
At the end of the book there is a how to list of some
activities kids can do: making a Charlie Brown mask, making a kite, making a
flip book, and making puppy chow. There are also some facts about Charles
Schulz as well as a short history of the Charles M. Schulz Museum as well as
some questions for reflections. There's also a list of places to go for further
information. Lastly, along the side margins of CHARLIE BROWN AND FRIENDS there
is a flip book.
Overall, CHARLIE BROWN AND FRIENDS is not a complete
collection or treasury. Instead, it's a collection of "Peanuts"
comics mostly having to do with Charlie Brown and is aimed at children.
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