Charlie the Ranch Dog

This is such an interesting and fun book for every child. Its also a very true portrayal of a basset hound's nature.

Being a fan of Ree's blog, I felt a pull toward purchasing this book for my 3 year old for Christmas. We both find ourselves giggling at the wit and perception of Charlie. It's very easy to "play up" the story with silly noises and we both have a great time with it.

mon enfant adore! lire en anglais dès le plus jeune âge c'est un beau livre pour enfants, je le recommande!

If you, like me, tend to shy away from celebrity written books, especially in the children's arena, DON'T MISS this one! And if you've never heard of Ree Drummond it doesn't matter because this story is clever, fun & can take young readers vicariously to visit a ranch. Told in the dog's voice (very useful for teachers who need a read aloud to demonstrate voice)we join Charlie in a day in the life of a ranch dog. Another literary device that can be taught with this book is irony with Charlie's subtle, self deprecating humor. Students I read the book to love finding the little chipmunk on each page of Diane de Groat's charming, realistic illustrations. Not sure how the recipe for lasagna makes sense at the end--maybe chili would have been more authentic?

It bright,colourful and well written