This review is by Shelley Mathiot. I brought The Peanut Collection home and she wouldn't let it leave. I promised to let her review it.
The Peanut Collection: Treasures From The World's Most Beloved Comic Strip by Nat Gertler. 
I've got to say, this is really cool book. Not only is it a beautiful over-sized hardback book in a great slip cover, but the book itself is filled with treasures to explore, tons of full color photos and, in the very back, a pocket of black and white prints, suitable for framing.
Every chapter focuses on some aspect of the Peanuts' history, from their humble beginnings when creator Charles Schulz thought the comic strip was misnamed, to the rocketing stardom with merchandising and advertising. There are a few of the comic strips themselves, but this book is not like other books that are simply collections of favorite strips. This book has interesting stories and anecdotes about Schulz and his family, how the individual characters were developed and even how Snoopy went to space. Some of the cool inserts (all reproductions) include personal letters to and from Charles Schulz, stickers, a cell from one of the Charlie Brown TV films and a book of Pumpkin Carols! Did you know that the Peanuts even went on stage?
This is a perfect collection of trivia, interesting history and fun surprises to enjoy and it would make a fantastic gift for the Peanuts lover in your life.
Thanks Shelley! Shelley blogs her pottery, homeschool, and small business adventures right over here.
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