Status
Available
Series
Genres
Collection
Publication
HarperCollins (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
Description
Follows the efforts of the ranch basset hound to teach rules to a new puppy who sleeps in Charlie's bed, drinks his water, and eats his bacon.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Victoria_Martin
I felt this was a very sweet story. Any animal loving kid would enjoy this sweet story.
LibraryThing member kwander
Summary:
This story is about a dog named Charlie who has a ranch and claims he is the boss around the ranch. Charlie runs into the kitchen for his daily breakfast of bacon and it is gone. He even goes to take a nap and the visitor dog is in his bed. It is evident that the visitor dog took the
Personal Reaction: This is a good story for young children to read and listen too. The moral of the story is to learn how to share, even with strangers. It is a great book to read to children starting school for the first time.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Ask the class why it is important to share.
2. Have the class get into groups and each draw out things that they do not mind sharing with others.
This story is about a dog named Charlie who has a ranch and claims he is the boss around the ranch. Charlie runs into the kitchen for his daily breakfast of bacon and it is gone. He even goes to take a nap and the visitor dog is in his bed. It is evident that the visitor dog took the
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bacon! He yells at the dog and then the dog runs outside upset and crying. Charlie feels bad and takes the dog some of his dinner and shares it with him.Personal Reaction: This is a good story for young children to read and listen too. The moral of the story is to learn how to share, even with strangers. It is a great book to read to children starting school for the first time.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Ask the class why it is important to share.
2. Have the class get into groups and each draw out things that they do not mind sharing with others.
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Awards
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Primary — 2015)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
0062219081 / 9780062219084