It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Peanuts (Running Press))
by Charles M. Schulz
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Author: Charles M. SchulzEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-19
ISBN: 0762433027
Number of pages: 24
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Book Reviews of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Peanuts (Running Press))
Book Review: "Just Keep Hoping.....You've got to believe!"
Summary: 5 Stars
As the season of autumn moves us from the beautiful landscape of garden colors, we find ourselves walking through a path of yellows, golds, oranges, greens, and browns. What better activity to enjoy than the reading of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", or if possible, viewing the VHS or DVD.
I will look at the book, once again, as I have for so many years, some of which were in the classrooms of life, both in school and wherever else we may have been. I remember the many times I read this story to the children, trying to encourage them to hold on to hope, always. Just as in the story itself, there were skeptics who complained that this story was not valuable, these same "skeptics", that is doubters, walked through their lives just as the characters in the story.
Charlie is watching as Linus is writing a letter to the Great Pumpkin, in hopes of seeing him on Halloween night. This has gone on for several years; it's a ritual with Linus, like the ritual of waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Many of the characters in the Peanuts Gang, laugh and make fun of Linus' devotion to waiting for the Great Pumpkin. The only character who just might think the Great Pumpkin will come is Sally, the little blond whispy haired girl who has a crush on Linus. She just glows when Linus speaks and she hopes that the Great Pumpkin will show himself. Even she is a reminder that we all need someone to believe in us.
As the story moves along, we all know, each of the characters has his or her hopes of getting bags of Halloween candy, cookies, and apples; some get rocks. Why? It's kind of a tradition to give rocks or stones to kids either because they need to behave better, or because someone wants to mess with them.
In the meantime, Sally is sitting with Linus, as the evening moves along and clouds darken, leaving only shadows to experience. All the other kids are checking out their goodie bags, their treat bags; some are grumbling, while others are sincerely glad to receive whatever is in their bags. Be sincere, it's in your best interest to "be happy with what you've got".
Snoopy has his own adventure, flying a World War I plane in a desert; Snoopy is a dreamer and has quite an imagination, as he finds himself imagining being back in the countryside of France, on his way to victory, he has all kinds of adventures.
As the story unfolds, that means, develops, Sally and Linus realize that the Great Pumpkin hasn't come; Linus adds his classic comment: "Wait until next year, I'll be waiting for the Great Pumpkin to come." You see, Linus "NEVER GIVES UP"; he has hope and he believes that his hope is strong enough to make it happen. So, you too, don't give up, keep hoping! This goes for grown-ups, too.
So, why would I review this book, after so many reviews, and after so many people know this story? I do so, because there are a lot believers out there, like You and Me, who need to be encouraged into believing that our positive thoughts will make the situation or wish come true, that hope is a necessary part of life. All you need to do is, .....believe!
Now, once again, I will put this old copy of the book back on the shelf, until the next time I need to read it.
Summary of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Peanuts (Running Press))
The holiday favorite, It?s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, is now available in an exciting interactive format as an 8x8 with stickers! On Halloween will the Great Pumpkin rise and fly through the air with his bag of toys for all the children? Join Linus and Sally as they embark on a spooky adventure to find out!
Every year, as the leaves start turning gold and the night air gets chilly, children all over the world begin dreaming of the Great Pumpkin... Well, at least one faithful child does. Poor Linus. While Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and the gang make preparations for trick-or-treating and Halloween parties, this stalwart believer risks their ridicule to write his annual letter to the mystical orange orb, in hopes that this year he'll be able to catch sight of his hero as he rises from the most sincere pumpkin patch around to fly through the air with his bag of toys for all the children.
For over 35 years, children have eagerly anticipated Halloween, not just for the tricks and treats, but because they know their favorite television special will be aired. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is based on this TV program, so now fans can enjoy the Halloween antics of the Peanuts gang any time. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter
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