Snoopy, the Story of My Life
Peanuts Series
What’s inside...
Told through a curated collection of Charles M. Schulz’s original Peanuts comic strips, this light-hearted volume follows Snoopy from his puppy days at the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm to his many imaginative escapades as Joe Cool, the World War I Flying Ace, and more. Editor Andrew Farago arranges the strips so that Snoopy himself seems to narrate his own “autobiography,” highlighting friendships with Woodstock and the Peanuts gang, creative passions like writing the ‘Great American Novel,’ and timeless reflections on life’s simple pleasures. The result is a warm, funny, and inspiring portrait of the world’s most famous beagle that appeals to children and nostalgic adults alike.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Snoopy
Woodstock
Charlie Brown
Lucy Van Pelt
Discussion points
Which Snoopy persona do you relate to and why?
How does Snoopy show friendship to Woodstock?
What everyday routine makes you as happy as Snoopy at suppertime?
Why do you think imagination is important in real life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause after each strip and ask your child to predict the next panel.
Encourage drawing a new Snoopy adventure together.
Relate Snoopy’s emotions to times your child felt similar.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Snoopy invents stories and personas on his doghouse roof.
Real-World Application: Children can write or draw their own imaginative tales.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: Snoopy loyally supports Woodstock and the Peanuts kids.
Real-World Application: Encourages helping classmates and siblings.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Snoopy keeps typing despite rejections.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to keep practicing new skills.
Example Lesson: Gratitude
Explanation: His happy suppertime dances celebrate small pleasures.
Real-World Application: Families can share daily gratitude moments.