If you’re a Peanuts fan, you already know that the beloved characters are some of the worlds greatest philosophers. Now, the Peanuts gang is back in their first graphic novel for kids, Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, based on the work of PEANUTS creator Charles M. Schulz, good for both kids and adults.
After reading the book, I totally agree with the title, Happiness is a Warm Blanket!
In this story, Linus, just can’t part from his beloved blanket, even knowing his Gramma is coming to make him give it up.
The other characters try to assist Linus in losing the blanket habit. Lucy buries his blanket. Charlie Brown suggests finding substitutes. Snoopy steals it. We feel Linus’ angst as he searches for his buried blanket, can’t find a suitable substitute, and races after Snoopy.
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Even when Linus finally tells his Gramma this, she still makes him hand over the blanket. “Gramma, I know you’re against kids carrying blankets. I know you want me to give it up now. But I want to say something . . . I need this blanket. It’s the only real security I have . . . Remember the last time you were here, and you drank 32 cups of coffee? . . . Perhaps your drinking 32 cups of coffee was not unlike my need for a security blanket . . .”
Luckily, Linus has planned well and tricks his Gramma with a dish towel.
Throughout the graphic novel are familiar, favorite scenarios. One is Lucy expressing her love for Schroeder, only to be rebuffed yet again. Remember that? They end with Lucy saying, “I’ll never get married.” Another favorite interaction is Sally calling Linus her “sweet babboo.” Which he hates!
My favorite zen moment comes from Pigpen – the only one of all of them (us) who is happy with himself. “I have affixed to me the dirt of countless ages . . . Who am I to disturb history?”
Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown is written by original creator Charles M. Schulz and adapted by his son, Craig Schulz, and Stephan Pastis, with art by Bob Scott, Vicki Scott and Ron Zorman.
Watch the YouTube trailer for the Happiness is a Warm Blanket DVD. See the new iPad app — Happiness Is . . . now is available as an app.
Happiness is a Special PEANUTS Post-Con Giveaway!
Enter to win an exclusive Comic-Con PEANUTS tee (sizes based on availability), an autographed copy of the Con exclusive edition of our Happiness is a Warm Blanket graphic novel (signed by illustrators Bob and Vicki Scott and Andy Beall), and a collection of “Reunite” collectible pins. What better way to celebrate “The Year of Happiness Is…,” as the PEANUTS gang has named 2011! Join the Happiness Is party by helping Snoopy reach 850,000 likes at www.facebook.com/snoopy and by making videos documenting what “Happiness Is” to you. Follow PEANUTS on Twitter [@snoopy] and send a link to your video for a chance to be featured.
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Comment below with your favorite Peanuts character to enter the giveaway. Winner will be selected with a random drawing. (Imagination Soup’s official giveaway rules.) U.S. and Canada only please. Deadline for entering is August 15, 2011, 11:59 EST. No purchase necessary. Sponsored by PEANUTS Worldwide LLC.
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emily says
following peanuts (thanks for the suggestion!) @ekbreaux on twitter
emily says
Linus, love linus…my three boys just got so into peanuts…they would LOVE this!
Melissa Northway says
How fun! I LOVE Charlie Brown and his friends! My favorite is Snoopy though – had a stuffed Snoopy when I was little that I carried around with me everyone! Still get all warm and fuzzy inside when I see Snoopy =) I liked Snoopy, Liked Imagination Soup, and follow on twitter.
June says
Imagination Soup on FB June Thanks. gahome2mom/a/gmail/d/com
June says
peanuts on Twitter @luvnheartdesign Thanks. gahome2mom/a/gmail/d/com
June says
snoopy Thanks. gahome2mom/a/gmail/d/com
June says
Tweeted @luvnheartdesign Thanks. gahome2mom/a/gmail/d/com
June says
My favorite is Snoopy. I had many stuffed toys of him when I was a young girl. Thanks. gahome2mom/a/gmail/d/com
April says
Pig-pen!!!
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Shannon Curran says
I follow Peanuts on twitter!
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Shannon Curran says
I “like” Imagination Soup on FB!
Shannon Curran says
I “like” Snoopy on Facebook!
Shannon Curran says
My favorite is Snoopy 🙂
Buddy says
Snoopy! I like them all,but Snoopy is my fav.
April says
Pig-pen. He is who he is and doesn’t change himself for anybody.
Geoffrey D. Wessel says
I follow @snoopy, and yes, Snoopy was always my favorite. Even if I live a Charlie Brown life.
Kevin says
SNOOPY ALL THE WAY!!
Renee says
I like Snoopy on Facebook. Username: Fatty Bumpkins
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Renee says
I love Lucy!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂
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Mark S says
My favorite is Linus. Growing up I had a poster on my wall that I still quote of Linus saying “No problem is so big or so complicated that it can’t be run away from.”
Terra Heck says
My favorite is Pigpen. Thanks.
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Janet F says
I follow Peanuts on Twitter – Janetfaye
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Janet F says
i like Snoopy on FB – Janet Fri
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Janet F says
I like Charlie Brown.
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Bluerose says
Snoopy is my favorite!
angie says
like peanuts on facebook
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angie says
like snoopy on facebook
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angie says
love snoopy
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Melissa says
Favorite Peanuts character is Snoopy:)
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Katrina says
I just love Violet!
Dawna says
I love Snoopy! (Charlie Brown is cooler than he knows, too.)
Cheryl Hornung says
I LOVE Snoopy, and I want a dog!
Tena says
Linus was always my favorite.
Sarah says
I love Woodstock!
suzume says
Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, I’m the Charlie Browniest. So he is my favourite… But I like Lucy as well…
Holly says
How did I miss this at Comic-Con? My son is a Linus look-alike, complete with blanket. My favorite is Lucy, though.
Rita M says
I follow @snoopy on Twitter – @4emsmom
Rita M says
My favorite would have to be Snoopy.
Wehaf says
Peppermint Patty!
Patricia says
I like Imagination Soup on FB!
Patricia says
I like Snoopy on FB!
Patricia says
I follow Peanuts (@Snooopy) on Twitter.
Patricia says
I love Lucy!
Kerrie Flanagan says
I love Snoopy. I especially loves when he laughs!
Michelle Nero says
Woodstock rocks! Love the “happiness is . . .” book!
Karen says
I like Imagination Soup on Facebook
Karen says
I follow Peanuts on Twitter @kappavelvit
Karen says
I like Snoopy on FB
Karen says
Snoopy is my favorite;)
Janas says
and last I liked Imagination Soup on Facebook
Janas says
Followed Peanuts on Twitter
Janas says
I like Snoopy on Facebook
Janas says
Snoopy because he is the cutest character and he so creative like the Red Barron dance or his doghouse as a World War airplane!
Linda says
Snoopy – so wise!
Robin says
Sally is my favorite character. My daughter and her boyfriend (and yes they are teenagers!) dressed up like Sally and Linus the first Halloween they were dating. Now they both collect Sally and Linus “stuff”, from books to clothes to Christmas decorations. As she packs for her freshman year in college, I see many of those items going into her “take with me” boxes!
Alanna Shaw says
My favorite character is Snoopy. I just love his little dance and Red Baron routine.
Alanna Shaw says
I’m following Peanuts on Twitter.
Kathy C says
Pigpen!
Jennifer Runde says
I now follow you on facebook, too.
Jennifer Runde says
Lucy is my favourite. 🙂
Jaimie says
I like Imagination Soup on FB! 🙂
evic says
Big fan of Linus!
Lisa Sunbury says
I really love Woodstock, tiny little scrap, who says little, but has big personality and determination, and is a good friend to Snoopy.
Lisa Sunbury says
I liked Snoopy on Facebook too!
Lisa Sunbury says
I am following snoopy on twitter!
Lisa Sunbury says
I like Imagination Soup on Facebook.
Marcela Vargas - LittleMissMachete says
My favourite is Pigpen!!! and his dusty trail.
Eric Haynes says
I don’t know how to choose a favorite!! Arrrggghhh!! Snoopy…no, Linus….no Charlie Brown. I’d have to say…Snoopy (maybe).
Scott Henricks says
I’m following Snoopy on Twitter! How awesome is that?
Scott Henricks says
I also liked Imagination Soup on Facebook!
Scott Henricks says
Of course I liked Snoopy on Facebook!
Scott Henricks says
My favorite character is Snoopy! He was the first character I could draw by heart. I love his battles with the Red Baron and his adventures with Woodstock!
Christen says
I just love Woodstock!!!!
Brenda Roach says
Liked on FB & following on twitter (@magicboo)…myvfavorite character is Linus
Jaime says
I already “liked” Imagination Soup on Facebook 🙂
Jaime says
I followed @snoopy on twitter (@DonniesLadyJ)
Jaime says
I also “liked” Snoopy on Facebook (have done for awhile).
Jaime says
Snoopy is my favorite Peanuts character but I have a special place in my heart for Linus too! 🙂
Julianna says
Snoopy is my favorite…My first grade classroom theme is Peanuts, with lots of Snoopy stuff. Happiness is…First Grade!
Jaimie says
I like Linus…all my kids have blankets! 🙂
Michelle Kercheval says
Charlie Brown is the greatest. He is so lovable!
Renee G says
I like Snoopy of FB (Renee Grandinetti)
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Renee G says
I am following Peanuts on twitter (@rsgrandinetti)
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Renee G says
I’m a big fan of Lucy.
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