Charlie Brown and Friends
CHARLES M. SCHULZ
Age Range: 7 to 12
Lexile Measure: 460 (What’s this?)
Series: Peanuts (Book 2)
Pages: 224
Type: Comics Collection
Publication Date: February 25, 2014
ISBN: 9781449449704
Charles Schulz’s Peanuts is one of the most timeless and beloved comic strips ever. Now AMP Kids helps carry on that legacy with new collections of Peanuts classics focused around topics sure to resonate with middle-grade readers. Second in the series is Charlie Brown and Friends. Whether it’s the curious relationship between a bird, Woodstock, and a dog, Snoopy, or the never-ending crush that Peppermint Patty has on Charlie Brown, the gang’s interactions are what make Peanuts resonate with kids.
First published in 1950, the classic Peanuts strip now appears in more than 2,200 newspapers in 75 countries in 25 languages. Phrases such as “security blanket” and “good grief,” which originated in the Peanuts world, are now part of the global vernacular, and images of Charles Schulz’s classic characters – Charlie Brown kicking the football, Lucy leaning over Schroeder’s piano – are now universally recognized.
About The Author
Charles Schulz is a legend. He was the hand and heart behind 50 years of Peanuts, which featured one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable cast of cartoon characters, until his death in 2000.
Peanuts and NASA
Grade Levels: K-2, 3-5
Curriculum Connections: STEM, Space Science, Engineering, Language Arts
From Peanuts Worldwide, in partnership with NASA: “This year marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 10, the NASA mission that made Charlie Brown and Snoopy part of the U.S. space program when their names were used as call signs for the command and lunar landing modules. Now NASA and the Peanuts gang are teaming up again to help students explore the history of space flight and the amazing technologies NASA will use to land astronauts on Mars. With separate activity sets for grades K-2 and 3-5, this program is sure to boost your students’ STEM skills as they imagine themselves part of the Peanuts space corps!”
Snoopy: Cowabunga!
Grade Levels: 3-7
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts
Students will read Snoopy: Cowabunga!, participate in a class discussion, complete group writing activities, and use the book as a springboard for individual creative writing exercises.
Peanuts and NASA
Grade Levels: K-2, 3-5
Curriculum Connections: STEM, Space Science, Engineering, Language Arts
From Peanuts Worldwide, in partnership with NASA: “This year marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 10, the NASA mission that made Charlie Brown and Snoopy part of the U.S. space program when their names were used as call signs for the command and lunar landing modules. Now NASA and the Peanuts gang are teaming up again to help students explore the history of space flight and the amazing technologies NASA will use to land astronauts on Mars. With separate activity sets for grades K-2 and 3-5, this program is sure to boost your students’ STEM skills as they imagine themselves part of the Peanuts space corps!”
Make Snoopy’s Favorite Puppy Chow
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Snoopy’s doggone delicious puppy chow recipe! After reading any of the timelessly fun books in the AMP Kids Peanuts series, release your middle-graders into the kitchen. You can help them create Snoopy’s recommended snack with this free, easy-to-follow, printable puppy chow recipe. Snoopy and his gang of beloved pals have been around for over fifty years, and each new Peanuts installment brings both new and longtime fans together. Follow the friends as they kick footballs, tune out adults, and touch readers’ hearts.
Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, Snoopy, and the rest of the group are the perfect company. The nostalgia of a childhood classic shines through each Peanuts book, so readers of all ages will love them. Middle-grade students will definitely love pairing the books with this printable puppy chow recipe. Help them make the delectable treat before they start reading for an easy and delicious snack to turn the pages with! As students are working in the kitchen, encourage a degree of independence to instill a sense of responsibility. Middle-graders will appreciate the trust you put in them, and the reward is pretty sweet too.
Oh, and even though Snoopy loves to make puppy chow, he knows it’s a people treat. Please remember not to give dogs chocolate.
Also Part of This Series
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Snoopy: First Beagle in Space GallerySnoopy: First Beagle in Space
written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
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Charlie Brown: All Tied Up GalleryCharlie Brown: All Tied Up
written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
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I’m Not Your Sweet Babboo! GalleryI’m Not Your Sweet Babboo!
written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
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Snoopy: What’s Wrong with Dog Lips? GallerySnoopy: What’s Wrong with Dog Lips?
written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
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Charlie Brown: Here We Go Again GalleryCharlie Brown: Here We Go Again
written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
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Woodstock: Master of Disguise GalleryWoodstock: Master of Disguise
written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
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Charlie Brown and Friends Gallery
Charlie Brown and Friends
written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
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