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I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown
The Cartoon
The Review I am a huge fan of Charles Schulz and his Peanuts® characters. The storylines are simple, fun, and extremely entertaining. The humor is clean, non-offensive, and family-friendly. There are no flashy gimmicks and no high-tech gear—just good old fashioned fun. So it’s no surprise that I would find Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez’s animated renditions of Schulz’s characters heartwarming and endearing. And I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown and Happy New Year, Charlie Brown are no exception. They’re truly a joy to watch and one that any parent would feel safe putting their small children in front of while they went in another room to wrap holiday presents. I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown isn't about Charlie Brown at all. It's about a character named Rerun and his desire to own a dog of his own. In the past, Rerun would simply ask Charlie Brown’s permission to play with Snoopy. But this Christmas he refuses to take his mother’s “no” as a no and sets out to find a dog of his own. And he does that by asking Snoopy to bring his cousin, Spike, out for a “test” run. What follows is a comedic look at introducing a desert dog to city life. But in the end, Rerun must say good-bye to Spike and return to asking Charlie Brown’s permission to play with Snoopy. And in the midst of the storyline, we get sneak peaks into the characters of Lucy, Linus, Sally, Charlie Brown, and the bell-ringing Snoopy Santa. Included in this digitally remastered edition, is Happy New Year, Charlie Brown. While Charlie Brown frets over his War and Peace assignment, the kids prepare for Peppermint Patty and Marcie’s New Year’s Eve party. Also included is a short documentary titled, “Sibling Rivarly: Growing Up Van Pelt”. It’s here that we learn about Rerun’s introduction into the storyline, why he only shows up in a few comic strips throughout the years, and discover more about his personality and character traits. Your Task After watching I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown, sit down with your kids and ask them how it feels to ask for something from Santa Claus, or you, and not get it. Let your children talk openly and freely, then share with them reasons why "no" is sometimes the right thing to do and how they can deal with life's little disappointments. Order I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown  Today!
Disclosure: The reviewer received a complimentary copy of the DVD to review. About The Author Alyice Edrich is a freelance writer, mixed media artist, and aspiring photographer. She enjoys creating things that bring joy to others. Visit her blog, Coming Home, to check out her latest art. Or stop by her resume site, AlyiceEdrich.net to learn how you can hire her for your next project. Reprint Rights This article may NOT be reprinted without monetary compensation and written permission from the author. For reprint rights or comments/questions about this article, please contact the author. |
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