Saturday, December 20, 2014

Peanuts: A Scanimation Book





Good grief, the gang’s all here! Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, and, of course, Snoopy—these cherished characters from the most popular comic strip of all time meet the magic of Scanimation.

Ten memorable scenes—in clear and colorful Scanimations, with smooth-flowing, detailed images—are brought to life in the book, each accompanied by the inspiring words of wisdom from Charles M. Schulz that make PEANUTS so special. Charlie Brown runs to launch his kite, with the caption “Sometimes there are things you just can’t resist doing.” Snoopy does his happy dance: “To dance is to live.” Lucy skips rope: “Life is more than just lying around.” Plus Schroeder plays the piano, Snoopy battles the Red Baron, Sally dances with Linus, and Charlie Brown tries to kick—and of course, as he will for all eternity, misses—the football.

PEANUTS is one of the most beloved and best-known brands of all time. Every day over 45 million people read the strip; its animated specials have aired on television for the past fifty years (growing in popularity—A Charlie Brown Christmas was the highest-rated prime time special in 2012); it has millions of Facebook fans; and in 2015, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of PEANUTS, 20th Century Fox will release a 3D animated movie.

And now, Scanimation. It’s PEANUTS—funny and wise and beloved, forever a part of our lives—like you’ve never seen before.

My thoughts:

This is a cute book.  My three year old nephew has read through this book numerous times already.  If you are a Peanuts fan, you will like this book.  

I got a kick with the Scanimation of Lucy and Snoopy.  And also another of my favorites in this book was Linus.  This book isn't very long, but still enjoyable to go through.  A great gift for any small kid.








8 comments:

rochelle said...

I love the peanuts they are so great i watch them when i was a child

Lesa Gilstrap-Jones said...

I simply the peanuts one of my childhood favorites

Unknown said...

I very much enjoyed reading your review on the Peanuts! Everyone loves the Peanuts! They are just like America and apple pie! I love when Snoopy does his "happy" dance! He has been a terrific major figure in the Peanuts! I just love him and Woodstock! Thanks so much for the review and recommendation! I truly do appreciate it! Thanks again, Michele :)

Sarah Matos said...

Who doesnt like Peanuts! Nice to share this with my kids as I did when I was younger.

An Apel a Day said...

My nephews would love this. They dig the Peanuts. I could never get my own kids into them.

Tamra Phelps said...

Who doesn't love Snoopy!? I think my favorite character is Linus.

justwin4once said...

My granddaughter loves Snoopy and she would love this.

Unknown said...

I love the peanuts. My thirteen year old does also. I think the peanuts will always be around.