Sparky: The Life and Art of Charles Schulz

By Beverly Gherman

As the artist behind the beloved Peanuts comic strip for more than 50 years, Charles Schulzarguably the most famous cartoonist in the worldcreated a colorful cast of characters that continues to bring humor and comfort to millions of readers. In this distinctively designed yet highly accessible book, renowned children's biographer Beverly Gherman traces both the life events that shaped Schulz's art and the various ways in which art influenced his life in return. Acclaimed by artists ranging from Andrew Wyeth to Mo Willems, the artistic elements of Schulz's work are brought to life in a colorful layout and thoroughly explored in an enchanting text that will draw in even the most reluctant readers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811867900
• ISBN13: 9780811867900
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7