Charles M. Schulz, the most widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist of all time, is also one of the least understood figures in American culture. Now acclaimed biographer David Michaelis gives us an in-depth biography of the brilliant, unseen man behind Peanuts. It is the most American of stories: How a barber's son grew up from modest beginnings to realize his dream of creating a newspaper comic strip. How he daringly chose themes never before attempted...

A mixed-panel format picture book biography of Charles 'Sparky' Schulz, creator of the beloved comic strip Peanuts.

The Peanuts gang waits for the return of the Great Pumpkin.

Linus convinces Sally to wait for the Great Pumpkin to arrive on Halloween.

When a reluctant Linus gets glasses, a jealous Snoopy makes an effort to become fashionably bespectacled as well.

Peppermint Patty enjoys swimming and singing songs around the campfire during her stay at summer camp, and when she learns that Charlie Brown is staying at the boys camp across the lake, she devises a plan for an even greater adventure.

Christmas is finally here! This year Snoopy just wants to spend a peaceful and quiet day with Woodstock, but people keep interrupting them. Find out how Snoopy gets into the Christmas spirit!