1
of
1
The Genius of Charlie Brown
Series: Peanuts Guide to Life
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 98 ratings, 11 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Hardback
$2799
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
The Genius of Charlie Brown
$2799
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
A perfect gift for fans of classic comic art, Charles Schulz enthusiasts, and readers who appreciate humour with heart. Suitable for all generations who cherish the enduring charm of the Peanuts gang.
Latest News
A Court of Splintered Harmony: How to Get Your Copy on Release Day
A Court of Splintered Harmony is almost here, and we have some exciting news for...
Pick up a Graphic Novel for Halloween
Wanting something different for spooky season? Try a horror themed graphic novel! Lizzy has rounded...
The ACOTAR Countdown Is On, But We Need to Talk…
Last week, things started taking a dark turn. The excitement surrounding the release was suddenly...
Even More New Board Games Just Arrived!
It's been another busy week at Book Hero, with heaps of new board games and...
The Book Briefing 21/10/2026
Welcome back to another edition of 'The Book Briefing', your weekly round-up of all the...
See moreA brand new series of beautiful small-format themed gift books, featuring the much-loved Peanuts characters.
A brand new series of beautiful small-format themed gift books, featuring the much-loved Peanuts characters
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Our favourite lovable loser and owner of the world's most beloved beagle, Snoopy, Charlie Brown shares his outlook on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In his incomparable style, Charlie Brown spends his days battling with the kite-eating tree, yearning for the Little Red-Haired girl, refusing to give in on the baseball field, and wrestling with his multiple anxieties.
For the millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans, and those who fondly remember this insecure little boy in his yellow striped shirt, this is the first in a new series to cherish that will see the beguiling Peanuts gang share their sentiments on everything from food to friendship.
Series: Peanuts Guide to Life
View all-
Life According to Linus
The millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans and those who fondly remember the well-meaning little boy with his security blanket will cherish this gift book in which Linus offers his wisdom on life.Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Predicaments of Peppermint Patty
The millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans and those who fondly remember the forthright little tomboy who is always falling asleep in class will cherish this gift book in which Peppermint Patty offers her wisdom on life.Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Genius of Charlie Brown
Our favourite lovable loser and owner of the world's most beloved beagle, Snoopy, Charlie Brown shares his outlook on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In his incomparable style, Charlie Brown spends his days battling with the kite-eating tree, yearning for the Little Red-Haired girl, refusing to give in on the baseball field, and wrestling with...Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Philosophy of Snoopy
The world's most beloved beagle shares his philosophy on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In his inimitable style, Snoopy spends his days extolling the virtues of dancing, hanging out with his best bird friend Woodstock, pursuing a full supper dish, and giving his owner—our favourite lovable loser, Charlie Brown—the run-around. For the millions of faithful...Hardback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Wisdom of Woodstock
Our most cherished cartoon bird shares his wisdom on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. From his perch on top of Snoopy's doghouse, Woodstock spends his days trying (and failing) to fly, falling in love with worms, and striving to be an exemplary secretary to Snoopy. For the millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans, and those...Hardback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Peanuts Guide to Happiness
The Peanuts gang offer their wisdom on happiness in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. For the beguiling Peanuts gang, happiness is many things - a warm blanket, a snowy day, a full supper dish, but most of all happiness is being one of the gang. The millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans and those who fondly remember...Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Peanuts Guide to Love
The Peanuts gang offer their wisdom on love in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. From Woodstock falling in love with a worm to Charlie Brown's obsession with the Little Red-Headed Girl, from Snoopy's yearning for that girl beagle to Lucy's unwavering (and unrequited) affection for Schroeder, the beguiling Peanuts gang know a thing or two about love....Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Life Lessons from Lucy
Our favourite cartoon cynic shares her lessons on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In her inimitable style, Lucy spends her days teasing Charlie Brown, offering up psychiatric advice, giving her little brother Linus a hard time, and relentlessly pursuing her beloved piano player, Schroeder. For the millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans, and those who...HardbackSold Out -
The Philosophy of Snoopy
The world's most beloved beagle shares his philosophy on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In his inimitable style, Snoopy spends his days extolling the virtues of dancing, hanging out with his best bird friend Woodstock, pursuing a full supper dish, and giving his owner—our favourite lovable loser, Charlie Brown—the run-around. For the millions of faithful...HardbackSold Out -
The Peanuts Guide to Friendship
The Peanuts gang celebrate the highs and lows of friendship in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. Friendship can come in many guises, and in this latest title in the Peanuts Guide to Life series, we learn from Linus that man's best friend is perhaps his blanket. Snoopy shows us that happiness is a thoughtful friend who brings...HardbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Seattle Times praises Charles Schulz as a pinnacle of the daily comic strip tradition. Bill Clinton calls Schulz an American treasure, both artist and philosopher. Umberto Eco describes Peanuts as a microcosm of human comedy, suitable for all readers. John Waters highlights Schulz's teaching of resilience through laughter, making Peanuts a real way of life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781782113096
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 September 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 158.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Charles M. Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1922 and grew up in Saint Paul. He gained a reputation worldwide as a cartoonist for his work on Peanuts. He died in 2000.
Also by Charles M. Schulz
View all-
Peanuts: Here's to You Charlie Brown
126 pages of classic Peanuts comic strips. This facsimile edition of the original Here's to You, Charlie Brown was first published in 1969 and features 126 pages of Peanuts newspaper strips taken from Ha Ha Herman, Charlie Brown. Featuring many of your favourite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, Susan Brown, and Marcie, this book is a facsimile...Paperback$1499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Lucy: Speak Out!
In this delightful collection of classic Peanuts comics for younger readers, Lucy rallies her friends to speak out for equal rights for women. Between social causes and dropping fly balls in the outfield, Lucy decides to write a biography of Beethoven, much to Schroeder's dismay. Meanwhile, life in the Peanuts gang is as hilarious as always: Woodstock takes up farming,...Paperback$4200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Complete Peanuts 1965-1966
In The Complete Peanuts 1965-66, we are now in the mid-1960s, one of Schulz's peak periods of creativity (and one-third of the way through the strip's life!). Snoopy has become the strip's dominant personality, and this volume marks two milestones for the character: the first of many 'dogfights' with the nefarious Red Baron, and the launch of his writing career...Hardback$4500Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Official Peanuts: Colour with Snoopy
Happiness is … curling up in your chair and colouring with Snoopy! Featuring classic moments from the comics, this colouring book is full of adorable scenes to unwind with and colour. It is perfect for relaxing, being creative, and enjoying the good times with the Peanuts gang. Wish the gang a very happy 75th birthday, then add your own artistic...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late October -
The Complete Peanuts 1979-1980
This volume of The Complete Peanuts 1979-1980 features the long, surprisingly dramatic sequence in which a grievously ill Charlie Brown checks himself into a hospital while his friends worry. But the rest of the stories in this, the final volume from the 1970s, are far less sombre, as Snoopy launches his 'bird scout' treks, Peppermint Patty gets leaked on at...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Complete Peanuts 1957-1958
As the 1950s close down, Peanuts enters its golden age. Linus, who had just learned to speak in the previous volume, becomes downright eloquent. Charlie Brown cascades further down the hill to loserdom. But the rising star is undoubtedly Snoopy. He's at the centre of the most action-packed episodes. Jonathan Franzen, author of The Corrections and life-long Peanuts fan, introduces...Hardback$4500Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Official Peanuts: The World According to Snoopy
Celebrate the wit and wisdom of Snoopy and his friends! Good grief, the Peanuts friends are a pretty wise bunch (they are 75 years old, after all!). Learn a thing or two from them in this lovely gift book! Featuring classic quotes and comic strips with the beloved gang, this collection of quotes is the perfect present for fans of...Hardback$2000Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Snoopy: Beagle Scout Adventures
The perfect companion for all your summer camping fun, Snoopy: Beagle Scout Adventures is an exhilarating reading experience starring everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Outdoor adventure abounds in this collection of Peanuts strips featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown, and friends. Join the Beagle Scouts as they camp out, explore the wild, and relax with refreshing mugs of root beer at...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Snoopy: Touchdown!
These classic Peanuts comics selected especially for kids will delight young readers with the adventures of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and friends. These classic Peanuts comics by Charles Schulz feature the Peanuts gang at its finest—waiting for The Great Pumpkin, baseball games, and the many escapades of Snoopy, the world's most beloved cartoon beagle.Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Complete Peanuts 1955-1956
The third volume in Canongate's acclaimed series arrives with a specially commissioned introduction from The Simpsons' Matt Groening. This beautiful new edition takes us into the mid-1950s as Linus learns to talk, Snoopy begins to explore his eccentricities, Lucy's unrequited crush on Schroeder takes final shape, and Charlie Brown becomes... well, even more Charlie Brown-ish.Hardback$4500Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Complete Peanuts 1963-1964
The Complete Peanuts 1963-64 includes over 150 strips that have not seen the light of day since their original appearance over 40 years ago. This collection will be a trove of undiscovered treasures even for avid Peanuts collectors. These 'lost' strips feature Linus making a near-successful run for class president, which is ultimately derailed by his religious beliefs (two words:...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Snoopy: Cowabunga!
Charles Schulz’s Peanuts is one of the most timeless and beloved comic strips ever. Now AMP! helps carry on that legacy with new collections of Peanuts classics focused around topics sure to resonate with readers aged 8 to 12 years. Kicking off the series is Snoopy: Cowabunga! What began in the funny pages in 1950 has developed into an enduring...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
More from Humour
View all-
Me vs Brain
The hilarious book from TikTok and Insta sensation, Hayley Morris Brain - No one's going to buy your book Me - But it's good! My editor says so! Brain - Well she would, wouldn't she... Btw, didn't you leave your hair straighteners on? Me - I can't get into this now, I've got a book description to write Hello! Hayley...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
What A Way To Go
The Million Copy #1 Bestselling Author of How to Kill Your Family is back with the new book of the moment. Featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Sunday Times Style, You Magazine… 'Super-sharp, lethally witty' - NIGELLA LAWSON 'Delicious' - JOJO MOYES 'Very funny… I inhaled it' - JOE LYCETT ‘Taut, pacy, seamless… a huge pleasure to read’ - MARIAN KEYES ‘I...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Killer Isn't Alice
46,600 SUSPECTS. 18 CLUES. 1 KILLER. CAN YOU SOLVE THE CRIME? Test your detective skills in the addictive murder mystery puzzle book sensation - newly revised and expanded. Now with updated graphics, a brand-new culprit, and a never-before-seen, thrilling bonus puzzle. Alice Starling is missing. In her apartment, the police find three things: A DEAD BODY A CRYPTIC NOTE A...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Murdoku
Place the suspects, reveal the killer! An innovative puzzle book that incorporates murder mysteries with sudoku-like logic. An addictive mix of cosy crime and colourful grid logic puzzles. These visually appealing, addictive puzzles drop solvers into immersive mini murder mysteries, combining the elegant simplicity of games like sudoku with the storytelling of classic logic problems. But Murdoku introduces its own...Paperback$3899Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New Release
The Correspondent
84 Charing Cross Road meets A Man Called Ove in this Radio 2 Book Club pick—a heartwarming, witty story about the life of an extraordinary woman, told through her letters. In her letters to family and friends, we come to know the life of Sybil Van Antwerp—stubborn, cantankerous, opinionated, always steadfast in her belief in the power of the written...Paperback$2199Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Gate of the Feral Gods
The fourth book in the explosive LitRPG Dungeon Crawler Carl series New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure.You failed a quest less than five minutes after you received it. Now that's talent. Surviving in a multilevel dungeon that also happens to be the set of the galaxy's most watched game show has taught Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess...Hardback$6000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Kitchen Confidential
The classic bestseller from the star of Parts Unknown and No Reservations: 25th Anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Irvine Welsh. BEFORE THERE WAS THE BEAR, THERE WAS BOURDAIN. ‘Elizabeth David written by Quentin Tarantino’ — A.A. Gill ‘Fantastic: as lip-smackingly seductive as a bowl of fat chips and pungent aioli’ — Daily Telegraph After twenty-five years of sex,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Murdoku Volume 2: Back In Time
Sudoku meets murder mystery in a time-travelling puzzle adventure, with 80 full-colour immersive cases spanning some of history's most thrilling eras. Unravel crimes across time in Murdoku Volume 2: Back in Time, where sudoku-style logic meets gripping murder mysteries. Each full-colour puzzle drops you into a vivid crime scene, challenging you to use the visual and verbal clues provided to...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates
A hilarious, swoony and downright terrifying horror romance in which a cinephile gets caught in the middle of a murder spree at a speed-dating event and must use her encyclopedic knowledge of the rom-com and horror genres to make it as a real-life Final Girl. When cinephile Jamie Prescott attends a speed-dating event, she expects to meet some mediocre men...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Murdle
Bored of Wordle? Try being a sleuth with these murder mystery puzzles. Murdle by G. T. Karber, the creator of the popular online daily mystery game, presents a collection of 100 original murder mystery logic puzzles - the perfect gift for armchair detectives and puzzlers to hone their minds and solve a crime. - Who committed the ghastly deed? -...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleasePeck & Peck
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GLOBAL SENSATION LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY RETURNS . . . Peck & Peck tells the irresistible story of a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck. Batter Gray is worried about his future....Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
The sixth book in the explosive LitRPG Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Chaos reigns on the eighth floor. Coast Guard vet Carl and Princess Donut have survived longer—and climbed higher—than anyone expected in the galaxy's favourite reality show, but now the game is wide open. The task: capture six monsters and turn them into battle cards. The stronger the creature, the...Hardback$6000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
