Charley's first night

The Resource Charley's first night
Label
Charley's first night
Statement of responsibility
Amy Hest ; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
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Contributor
Author
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Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
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. Features an audio read-along narrated by author Amy Hest
Cataloging source
TEFOD
Dewey number
[Fic]
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
  • Preschool
  • Lexile: 940
LC call number
PZ7.H4375
LC item number
Ch 2012
Literary form
fiction
Nature of contents
dictionaries
PerformerNote
Read by Amy Hest
Target audience
preschool

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