BE

MORE
SNOOPY
INSPIRED BY THE COMIC STRIP PEANUTS,
CREATED BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ
Written by Nat Gertler
 CONTENTS
FIND YOUR HAPPY ......................................... 4
Embrace daily life .......................................................... 6
Try new things............................................................... 8
Value yourself highly ..................................................... 10
Enjoy the ride, not the destination .................................... 12
Count victories, not losses ............................................. 14
Practice self-care ......................................................... 16

SHOW YOUR JOY .......................................... 18

Shake off your reservations ........................................... 20
Share the joke ............................................................. 22
Don’t wait for an excuse ............................................... 24
Spread the word .......................................................... 26
Acknowledge your anger ............................................... 28
Make your business joyful ............................................. 30

BE WORLD FAMOUS ..................................... 32

Aim for excellence ....................................................... 34
Make a show of it ........................................................ 36
First impressions count ................................................ 38
Dress the part ............................................................. 40

BE A FRIEND OF FRIENDS .............................. 42

Walk a mile in someone else’s feet ................................. 44
Identify your friends ..................................................... 46
Demonstrate you care .................................................. 48
Love freely .................................................................. 50
Stand up for others ...................................................... 52

BE HEAD BEAGLE ........................................ 5 4

Choose to take control .................................................. 56
Avoid unneeded conflict ................................................ 58
Share your knowledge ................................................. 60
Lead where others will follow......................................... 62

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 INTRODUCTION

A DOGGED PURSUIT
OF THE GOOD LIFE
Does life feel a little dreary? Are you being pushed
around at work or at school? Then maybe it’s time
to get out of the doghouse and get on top of it all.
When you see things from Snoopy’s angle, you’ll
gain a whole new perspective on life. This buoyant
beagle can show you the value of imagination and
shaking off negativity. In Snoopy’s world, you can
be anything you want—a Flying Ace, A World
Famous Golf Pro, a Masked Marvel, or Head Beagle.

Let Be More Snoopy be your guide to bringing

more of that beagly joy into your own life. Dance,
surf, and live without minding who’s watching—and
ride out the waves of life with unabashed freedom.

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 FIND YOUR
HAPPY
Joy is a personal experience. Everyone
has their own sources. Schroeder finds
joy mainly in mastering Beethoven on a
toy piano, whereas Snoopy seems to find
it anywhere—even juggling on a unicycle.
Treasure the sources of joy you do have,
but never stop looking for new ones.
Look and see: you may find your
happy in surprising places.
“ Yeahh! It’s suppertime!! ”
Snoopy
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EMBRACE DAILY LIFE

The things that bring you joy don’t need to be
extraordinary. A snooze in the sunshine, a game of
baseball, or a cuddle from a warm puppy can really
brighten your day. Never underestimate the simple
pleasures, like a stack of warm pancakes. There’s a
reason Snoopy’s favorite three words are “feed the
dog”! Regular meals, daydreams, and visits from a
good friend—even the feathered kind—can keep
many of us happy. If you can recognize the healthy
pleasures that already permeate your life, then you’ve
built yourself a firm platform for ongoing joy—as
solid and dependable as the roof beneath your head.

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 “ I think you should try it
because in medical terms, you have
what we call the ‘need to try it.’ ”
Lucy Van Pelt
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 FIND YOUR HAPPY

TRY NEW THINGS

The world is full of new things to try. Not all of them
will bring you joy, but those that don’t will at least
bring you education—as you’ll learn to never do them
again! New things don’t need to be as challenging as
Linus’s ride home on the Snoopy whirlydog. But if you
don’t embrace the new, you’ll shut yourself off from a
whole world of achievement. Even the act of planning
will give you something to look forward to. So go for
it. Embrace your curiosity—you’ll keep wondering
unless you try. Seize the day and step out of
your comfort zone. The doghouse is there
if you need to retreat to safety.

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 FIND YOUR HAPPY

VALUE YOURSELF HIGHLY

Others may see you as filthy, but the dust that
covers you may have been trod on by Solomon or
Nebuchadnezzar or Genghis Khan. If that thought
makes you feel like royalty and worthy of running
for class president like it does for Pigpen, hold on
to it, and don’t let the naysayers convince you that
you are anything less. Do not let the cynicism of
others taint your view of yourself. Don’t change
your ways to satisfy others. You are unique as
you are, and that is worth celebrating.

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 “ I think I’ll just lie here
until the first snow comes
and covers me up … ”
Charlie Brown
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 FIND YOUR HAPPY

ENJOY THE RIDE,

NOT THE DESTINATION
Life is filled with goals that are unmet, but there is
still real joy to be found along the way. Just think of
the happiness to be found in trying to kick a football.
There’s the anticipation of the event, the thrill of
running, and then fully investing your effort into a
big, swinging kick. Sure, the ball may be pulled out
of your way, and you may find yourself flying through
the air and landing flat on your back … but think
of the time you then get to spend laying in the
cool grass and staring at the autumn sky.

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“ When I think of all those
games we lost, I get sick. ”
Charlie Brown
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 FIND YOUR HAPPY

COUNT VICTORIES,
NOT LOSSES
Everyone makes mistakes. Embrace your successes
and forgive yourself for your failures. What does
the Flying Ace do when he is shot down by the Red
Baron? He gets up, adjusts his helmet, and takes his
Sopwith Camel right back into the air. Next time, he
might be the victor! Every time you step up to the
pitcher’s mound, you have a fresh chance to play a
perfect game, no matter how many times you lost
before. And remember—winning a trophy is still
a victory, even if it is just for “rookie of the year”.

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PRACTICE
SELF-CARE
Sometimes, everyone wants you to heel when what
you need is to heal. When life throws you a curveball,
be kind to yourself. After all, only you know what you
really need. Only you can hear those chocolate-chip
cookies calling to you from your doghouse. Hold on
tight to your security blanket; take a nap; have five
minutes to yourself. Take your time and come back
when you’re ready. The world can’t end today—
it’s already tomorrow in Australia.

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 SHOW
YOUR JOY
While joy starts from the inside, its glow
naturally flows outward, from your heart to
your feet, your floppy ears, and your little
black nose. Showing your joy keeps it flowing
and keeps you going! Keep practicing and
soon your grin may shine so brightly that
it becomes the only visible part of you.
 “ Isn’t that your dog
out there, Charlie Brown?
I think he’s lost his mind! ”
Linus
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 SHOW YOUR JOY

D
SHAKE OFF YOUR
RESERVATIONS
Your joy is your own to find, feel, and celebrate.
If it’s not what others want or expect, that’s on them.
They want you to hunt rabbits, but you want to dance
with the bunnies instead? Dance! They want you to
be a “normal dog,” but you want to be a Flying Ace?
Fly! Let them erect their “No Dogs Allowed” signs
wherever they wish; it won’t stop you from
allowing yourself to be the beagle that you
are—loud, proud, and out of control.

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D
SHARE
THE JOKE
Fun is not something to be hoarded. Sharing the
things that delight you can make others joyful, too.
When their joy shines back at you, you’ll feel happier
still. So settle down with Snoopy to quaff a root beer,
wish a harmonious happy birthday to Beethoven with
Schroeder, or give in to the giggles with Woodstock.
Laughter is infectious—let it flow in. The rising
tide of joy will then lift everyone’s boats.

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 “ Put a record on,
sweetie … I’m ready! ”
Snoopy
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 SHOW YOUR JOY

D
DON’T WAIT
FOR AN EXCUSE
You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to
bring out your happy dance. If you did, you might be
waiting forever. Being joyful will make the occasion
special. And if anyone tells you that with all the
trouble in the world you have no right to be happy,
don’t believe them. Being upbeat can make troubles
easier to handle. Find pleasure in the small things.
For Snoopy, a sudden snowfall or a passing butterfly
is reason enough to grab a partner and dance!

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D
SPREAD THE WORD
Think you’ve found the key to making the world a
better place? By sharing the source of your joy, you
can become an inspiration to others. While they may
never get on board with your life philosophy (or sit
down with you and wait for the Great Pumpkin to
arrive), they will nevertheless feel the passion in your
heart. Maybe, just maybe, that will inspire them to
seek out their own source of joy and set them on a
path to their own life goal. By spreading the word,
you let others know that joy is possible.

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“ Just thinking about it
makes me so mad … ”
Snoopy
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 SHOW YOUR JOY

D
ACKNOWLEDGE
YOUR ANGER
Life is not full of endless sunshine and home runs.
Sometimes, you have to release your anger, because
your anger will not release you. While anger can be
useful if it drives you to address a problem, it can
become destructive if unchecked. So stomp on that
tennis racket; kick that water dish; or release a good,
long, loud “AAUGH!” As long as you do not hurt
yourself or someone else, giving your anger a
physical or audible manifestation may allow you to
move on. Then you can step back onto the tennis
court, send your manuscript to another publisher,
or face whatever opportunities life brings next.

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 “ Anyone who returns
from a long trip should be
greeted with a beagle hug! ”
Snoopy
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 SHOW YOUR JOY

D
MAKE YOUR
BUSINESS JOYFUL
When you think of business, you think of cold, hard
cash rather than all things warm and joyous. But you
don’t have to be torn between the need to make
money and the desire to feel joy—instead, combine
the two! You might not have much luck selling warm
hugs (that usually only works if you’re a puppy), but
you could try selling warm cookies. If you’re really
lucky, you might be able to trade your music, dance,
or storytelling skills for a little financial joy. And your
enterprise might make others happy in the process.

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 BE WORLD
FAMOUS
Being a jack-of-all-trades may get you by,
but why settle for being a jack when you
could be a king? When you could, in fact,
be World Famous? Whatever dreams you’re
pursuing, whatever skills you’re learning,
make excellence your goal. Like Snoopy,
reach for the sky—with both paws.
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 BE WORLD FAMOUS

AIM FOR EXCELLENCE

Whatever you do, be like Snoopy and act as if
the whole world is watching. Being World Famous
is all about attitude. It doesn’t matter if the fame is
only in your own mind. Role-playing bagging up bread,
beans, and jelly? Counting out the change for six
bags of carrots? Even working behind an imaginary
check-out counter gives you the opportunity to shine.
Take your reputation into your own paws and
be the very best you can be.

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 “ He puts on a very
good show, doesn’t he?
I’m very impressed … ”
Charlie Brown
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 BE WORLD FAMOUS

MAKE A SHOW OF IT
People pay more attention when you throw
in a little flair. Putting on a pawpet show?
Use all the paws you can. Selling wreaths door
to door? If carrying one wreath on your nose sells
one, try twirling two more at the same time so you
sell three! Juggle the Easter eggs; dance with a
(candy) cane and top hat. Make every moment an
event, and every event a grand occasion—
with you in the starring role!

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 “ I’m interested only in what
people think of me as I enter
the room. I don’t care what
they think of me as I leave! ”
Linus
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 BE WORLD FAMOUS

FIRST
IMPRESSIONS COUNT
If you want people to think well of you, it’s worth
putting in a bit of effort. After all, you only get to
meet someone for the first time once. Tip your top
hat when you say hello. Shine your shoes. Treat every
new person you meet like they’re an old friend who
might have candy in their pocket. No matter whether
you have two feet or four, start off on the right one.
Make sure they’ll remember you—and that
the memory will be a good one!

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 “ But it’s just not
the sort of thing you
wear every day! ”
Snoopy
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 BE WORLD FAMOUS

DRESS THE PART

If you want to play the part, dress the part!
Snoopy has an outfit for a variety of characters—
the detective has his deerstalker, the lawyer his
bowler, and the foreign legionnaire his kepi. Why not
do the same? Throw on the threads of a smart,
confident character and watch the change in how
people react to you. You’ll probably find yourself
thinking in a whole new way. Until tomorrow,
of course, when it will be time to hang up your
flying helmet and pick another persona!

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 BE A FRIEND
OF FRIENDS
We all need friends, whether they are furry,
feathered, or human. Friends accept you for
who you are. They won’t try to change you
(even if they keep calling you “sir,” like
Marcie does). That’s true whether it’s a
group of pals or an extra-special buddy who
goes everywhere with you. Sandcastles on
the beach may wash away, but friendships
are built of stronger, more lasting stuff.
“ Real penguins don’t
get cold feet! ”
Charlie Brown
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 BE A FRIEND OF FRIENDS

"
WALK A MILE IN
SOMEONE ELSE’S FEET
In friendship, empathy is everything. You can’t give
your friend the support they need unless you can
imagine living through what they are living through.
You may not fully understand why it’s such a big deal
when your buddy’s sister turns his blanket into a kite
and lets it sail away, but no matter. He’s hurting, so
you’re right there with him hurting, too. Employ your
skills for imagination: sit with them and share their
pain, because next time it might be your turn.

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“ You’re weird, sir, but
you’re a lot of fun. ”
Marcie
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 BE A FRIEND OF FRIENDS

"
IDENTIFY
YOUR FRIENDS
Friends don’t always show their feelings for you
with hugs and kisses! There are a thousand ways
people (or dogs, or birds) can show their friendship
every day, so you have to pay attention. Maybe they
make sure your water bowl is always topped up.
Maybe they sit and listen while you babble away
for hours. Maybe they let you pitch even when
the team only wins when you’re not there.
Know who your friends are, and remember
to let them know you know it.

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 BE A FRIEND OF FRIENDS

"
DEMONSTRATE
YOU CARE
Never stop looking for ways to brighten your friends’
lives. Be generous with your time and your talents.
You could do something creative, like drawing them
a picture of their favorite composer, or something
practical, like letting them move in with you when
they’re in need. While friendships can’t be bought,
they do thrive on genuine no-strings-attached
tokens of goodwill. When you feel real friendship,
you’ll find a thousand ways to demonstrate it.

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“ That was the best Valentine’s
Day ever, Pigpen! ”
Peppermint Patty
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 BE A FRIEND OF FRIENDS

"
LOVE FREELY
Love is not a limited resource. Love needs no
excuse. Love your sweet babboo, even if he doesn’t
love you back. You can’t summon the courage to talk
to your favorite little red-haired girl? Love from afar.
Love your mother even if she flew away before you
were hatched. Send Valentine’s Day cards without
expecting one back. Adopt Linus’s attitude: “I love
without reservation! I love without qualification!
I love without even thinking!” Just love.

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 “ Well, a good attorney
can’t sit by, and watch
his client take a beating. ”
Snoopy
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 BE A FRIEND OF FRIENDS

"
STAND UP
FOR OTHERS
If a friend is in genuine danger, there’s nothing for
it—you may have to put yourself on the line for them.
Maybe your little bird friend is in the vicious claws of
the cat next door. Perhaps your brother is surrounded
by coyotes. Or a local marbles hustler might have
scammed a pal out of their entire sack of marbles.
When the moment comes, take courage. Do not shirk.
Do not run away. Leap heroically into the fray!
Win or lose, you’ll be able to hold your head
up high (even if it is a little bruised).

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 BE HEAD
BEAGLE
Baseball teams need managers.
Beagle Scout troops need troop leaders.
Life offers all sorts of situations where
someone has to take control. Who is
better able than you to do it? Oh, really?
Well, if they’re not available, then
it might as well be you!
“ You’re right … you would
make a good queen! ”
Linus
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 BE HEAD BEAGLE

d
CHOOSE TO
TAKE CONTROL
According to Lucy, “for every 11 followers born
into this world, there is one leader.” Be like Lucy.
Be that one-in-a-dozen leader and take control.
Once you choose a path of power, there are no
limits to what you can do. Don’t settle for being
First Lady when you could be President yourself—
or even queen! Just remember not to let power
go to your head. Use it not for your own
good, but for the good you can do.

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 “ No problem is so big or
so complicated that it can’t
be run away from! ”
Linus
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 BE HEAD BEAGLE

d
AVOID UNNEEDED
CONFLICT
Don’t seek trouble for its own sake, and don’t
let trouble seek you. What did Charlie Brown do
when the big boys came after him? He organized
a discussion group! What did Joe Cool do when
one of the guys at the gym wanted to pound him?
He assumed the bully wouldn’t hit a guy with
glasses, and to be safe, he put on seven pairs.
A little fast thinking or even faster footwork will
get you out of many needless confrontations.

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“ Now, as in other of life’s endeavors,
cooperation is very important. ”
Snoopy
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 BE HEAD BEAGLE

d
SHARE YOUR
KNOWLEDGE
As a leader, it’s your job to teach those who follow
you. Knowledge will make them better followers
and, when their time comes, better leaders. Pass on
the skills you have, such as how to play pétanque,
and share ideas of your own, like Head Beagle
Snoopy’s theory that clouds cause the wind. Teach
the little birdies to fly, or to sail—and don’t mind if
they’re better at it than you are! When you give the
gift of knowledge, you give the gift of freedom.

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 “ You all forgot your
Beagle Scout oath, ‘Don’t
cut out on a friend.’ ”
Snoopy
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 BE HEAD BEAGLE

d
LEAD WHERE
OTHERS WILL FOLLOW
A wise leader uses persuasion, not force, to keep
their followers following them. Make them feel like
they want to go where you want them to go, and
you’ll never have to worry about them skipping out
(even at the siren call of a pepperoni pizza). When
you’re placed in charge of a team, lead from the
front, encourage your troops, don’t ask them to do
anything you wouldn’t do, and remember—a little
bit of carrot (or maybe angel food cake with
seven-minute frosting) can achieve
more than a whole lot of stick.

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and Kayla Dugger for editorial assistance.

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