winley's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize the book has been around for so long. I have long adored the TV special this is based on. I have to admit I like the TV special better. That's why this isn't 5 stars. This book follows the show accept it leaves out the dance sequence they always have. The characters did seem to be wearing different clothes in this. The TV show is more fleshed out. Still, it is a great story.
I do wonder how Linus got the idea of the Great Pumpkin. He just made this up and believes it so much he is willing to sit and wait each year in a pumpkin patch which I'm surprised there are pumpkins left. Now I want to see the TV show.
Poor Charlie brown and his rocks. The kids love the TV special too and so they were glad to be able to have an experience of it since we don't own it. We talked about the show while reading the book and it brought back good memories. They gave it 5 stars. I think it's the nostalgia at play.
I do wonder how Linus got the idea of the Great Pumpkin. He just made this up and believes it so much he is willing to sit and wait each year in a pumpkin patch which I'm surprised there are pumpkins left. Now I want to see the TV show.
Poor Charlie brown and his rocks. The kids love the TV special too and so they were glad to be able to have an experience of it since we don't own it. We talked about the show while reading the book and it brought back good memories. They gave it 5 stars. I think it's the nostalgia at play.
fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
3.5
We must protect Linus at all cost. Also, why did they give Charlie Brown rocks?ðŸ˜
nixieish's review against another edition
This was technically the interactive storybook app from Amazon which is narrated by Peter Robbins, the original voice of Charlie Brown.
ladyida1's review against another edition
5.0
Always love this story. Movie form and book form.
Just love it.
Just love it.
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize the book has been around for so long. I have long adored the TV special this is based on. I have to admit I like the TV special better. That's why this isn't 5 stars. This book follows the show accept it leaves out the dance sequence they always have. The characters did seem to be wearing different clothes in this. The TV show is more fleshed out. Still, it is a great story.
I do wonder how Linus got the idea of the Great Pumpkin. He just made this up and believes it so much he is willing to sit and wait each year in a pumpkin patch which I'm surprised there are pumpkins left. Now I want to see the TV show.
Poor Charlie brown and his rocks. The kids love the TV special too and so they were glad to be able to have an experience of it since we don't own it. We talked about the show while reading the book and it brought back good memories. They gave it 5 stars. I think it's the nostalgia at play.
I do wonder how Linus got the idea of the Great Pumpkin. He just made this up and believes it so much he is willing to sit and wait each year in a pumpkin patch which I'm surprised there are pumpkins left. Now I want to see the TV show.
Poor Charlie brown and his rocks. The kids love the TV special too and so they were glad to be able to have an experience of it since we don't own it. We talked about the show while reading the book and it brought back good memories. They gave it 5 stars. I think it's the nostalgia at play.
samreads12's review against another edition
4.0
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Rating: 4.5/5
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Television Classic is a great edition to your personal library especially if you are a fan of Peanuts.
It’s the Great Pumpkin is a quick read that is fun for all ages and fans - big or small.
It offers a great and thoughtful look into the conception and making of this television classic.
This book is a must because it not only includes information on how the television special was made, but includes the original storyboards, a fully illustrated script and musical scores.
It was really fun to read about the writers and artists take on how this special was made. I watch this Halloween special every year (and the other holiday specials). There a few short snippets about the composer and the voice actors of the original show and how the voice actors changed over the years.
I’m so glad to include this in my library and I can’t wait to share it with my family and friends.
Thank you Dey Street Books for a copy.
Rating: 4.5/5
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Television Classic is a great edition to your personal library especially if you are a fan of Peanuts.
It’s the Great Pumpkin is a quick read that is fun for all ages and fans - big or small.
It offers a great and thoughtful look into the conception and making of this television classic.
This book is a must because it not only includes information on how the television special was made, but includes the original storyboards, a fully illustrated script and musical scores.
It was really fun to read about the writers and artists take on how this special was made. I watch this Halloween special every year (and the other holiday specials). There a few short snippets about the composer and the voice actors of the original show and how the voice actors changed over the years.
I’m so glad to include this in my library and I can’t wait to share it with my family and friends.
Thank you Dey Street Books for a copy.