Charley's First Night

Two of our most beloved picture book creators team up to tell a classic story of a child, his new puppy, and a first night home.

On Charley's first night, Henry carries his new puppy in his old baby blanket all the way to his house. He shows Charley every room, saying, "This is home, Charley." He says that a lot so that Charley will know that he is home. Henry's parents are very clear about who will be walking and feeding Charley (Henry will, and he can't wait). They are also very clear about where Charley will be sleeping: Charley will be sleeping in the kitchen. But when the crying starts in the middle of the night, Henry knows right away that it's Charley And it looks like his parents' idea about where Charley is going to sleep may have to change. With warmth, humor, and endearing simplicity, Amy Hest tells a tale familiar to everyone who has loved a puppy, while Helen Oxenbury renders each tender gesture and charming detail in a beauty of a book that children will be eager to take home.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 10/09/2012
ISBN: 9780763640552
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.75w x 0.50d
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2012
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2012 pg. 2263
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 96
Publishers Weekly 10/15/2012
Booklist 11/15/2012 pg. 44
Shelf Awareness 11/13/2012
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2012 pg. 64
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2013 pg. 66
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 10 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 154432 / Charley's First Night
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5