Linus, Lucy, and the gang celebrate birthdays in excerpts from the "Peanuts" comic strip

Does Snoopy have a birthday? Does anyone know when it is? Join Charlie Brown in this gorgeous picture book, as he tries to give Snoopy a birthday to remember!

Good grief-another year has passed! And it's time to celebrate with Charlie Brown. This book is filled with birthday wishes and wisdom from the one and only Peanuts gang. This festival of happiness will delight anyone on their special day, no matter what age. Featuring timeless quotes and classic comic strips to help you get over the fact that you're headed into another year. I've developed a new philosophy... I only dread one day at a time. —Charlie Brown In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back. —Charlie Brown If it seems too complicated, make it easy on yourself...just send money. How about tens and twenties? —Sally von Pelt

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

Launching into the 1960s, Schulz adds another new cast member. Two, in fact: The obnoxious Frieda of "naturally curly hair" fame, and her inert, seemingly boneless cat Faron. The rapidly maturing Sally, who was after all just born in the previous volume, is ready to start kindergarten and not at all happy about it. Lucy and Linus' war over the security blanket escalates, with Lucy burying it, cutting it apart, and, in the longest sequence of the book, turning it into a kite and allowing it to fly away. Aauugh! In fact, Linus' life is particularly turbulent in this volume, as he is forced to wear glasses, sees the unexpected return of his favorite teacher, Miss Othmar, and coaxes Sally into the cult of the Great Pumpkin (with regrettable results).

Includes all of the comics and bonus materials from Snoopy: Cowabunga! and Charlie Brown and Friends. Good grief! Charlie Brown’s baseball team has the worst record in history, he’s constantly tormented by a kite-eating tree, and his crush doesn’t even know he exists. Fortunately, he’s surrounded by some of the best friends around. In this special collection of Peanuts comics for kids, you’ll meet outspoken Lucy, philosophical Linus, musical genius Schroeder, and, of course, Charlie Brown’s wave-surfing, airplane-piloting, Beagle Scout–leading dog, Snoopy, who treats life as one big adventure. Join in the fun and find out why Peanuts is the most cherished comic strip of all time. The gang’s all here!

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