Drummond, the cookbook author and blogger known as the Pioneer Woman, offers a holiday-themed sequel to her previous story about the pets on her ranch, Charlie the Ranch Dog (2011). This time, Charlie the nap-loving basset hound is shocked when a tiny, furry creature shows up as a surprise Christmas present. At first, he thinks the new addition is a rabbit, but then the dog realizes this must be a kitten. The kitty repeatedly tries to befriend the rather staid, older dog, who finds the playful cat a nuisance. Finally, the kitten crawls on Charlie's back, giving him a "backrub" and winning the dog over as a pal. The final spread shows a basset hound puppy named Walter arriving at the ranch, setting the stage for the next installment in the series. The first-person story as narrated by Charlie captures his laid-back, laconic lifestyle, though the humor is minimal and the plot predictable. DeGroat's illustrations liven things up with a variety of perspectives and integrated display type, and the tiny chipmunk peeking out on each spread adds a clever touch. A recipe for "Charlie's Favorite Christmas Cookies" (for humans, not canines) is included. For fans of basset hounds and the Pioneer Woman. (Picture book. 3-6)
Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie are back just in time for the holidays in Charlie and the Christmas Kitty.
In this follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog, Ree Drummond-the Pioneer Woman herself-delivers a story about getting into the holiday spirit and finding the good in all. Even though Charlie may not have put a kitty on his Christmas list, he learns that if you keep an open heart, new friends can come in unexpected packages.
Why is there a great big tree in the house?!?
And why are all these boxes underneath it?
Hey-what is that?!? Where did it come from?
Uh-oh. This isn't good. . . . This isn't good at all!
Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie are back just in time for the holidays in Charlie and the Christmas Kitty.
In this follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog, Ree Drummond-the Pioneer Woman herself-delivers a story about getting into the holiday spirit and finding the good in all. Even though Charlie may not have put a kitty on his Christmas list, he learns that if you keep an open heart, new friends can come in unexpected packages.
Why is there a great big tree in the house?!?
And why are all these boxes underneath it?
Hey-what is that?!? Where did it come from?
Uh-oh. This isn't good. . . . This isn't good at all!
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940170067718 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 09/25/2012 |
| Series: | Charlie the Ranch Dog Series |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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