My favorite childhood book is Your Dog Plays Hockey? by Charles M. Schulz. In the book, Snoopy has been injured at an ice-skating rink and needs knee surgery. Marcie joins Charlie Brown as he waits at the hospital. In the end, Snoopy is released without needing surgery because they realize dogs don’t have knees!
I come from a big hockey family and this book has been on our shelves my entire life. It was a contribution from my dad, who used to read it to me and my brother all the time. It was an awesome way to bridge something we loved to do with reading.
I think this is a quality book for children because there is an important message built around the humor. When Marcie comes to sit with Charlie Brown at the hospital, it’s because she didn’t want him to be alone. This is a strong and supportive friendship for kids to look up to, especially around the time they are starting school. I would recommend this book for children around the preschool or first grade age range. Each page has pictures and no more than two lines of text. It’s a quick read that can help children gain an early appreciation for literature that will grow over time.
-Sam Goodreau
A Novel Idea 
Dear Sam,
I have never read this book or even heard of it but it sounds good. I used to watch the Charlie Brown Christmas special every December and enjoyed the show. I agree that sticking by friends when they are going through hard times is an important message. Thank you for the book recommendation!
-MP
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Dear SG,
I had no idea dogs don’t have knees like is that true? I have 3 dogs and one had hip surgery but I never knew their anatomy that well even though I consider myself a dog person. Charlie Brown is a classic all of the story books and the movies were a go to for me as a child every holiday even Valentine’s Day!
-LC
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