Charleys First Night

She lives in New York City. A book sure to be instantly beloved —Kirkus Reviews starred review With a design as soft and lovely as its message, it will be tough to keep children from heading out in the snow, looking for their own Charley.

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Oxenbury King Jack and the Dragon , wonderful as always in chronicling the small dramas of domestic life, will have readers falling in love with this duo from the very first page. The sweetness is in how they find themselves there and how readers will recognize themselves in the story. The book is an ideal way to explore these themes, whether or not you have a family pet. Also by Amy Hest.

Inspired by Your Browsing History. Charley is to sleep on a pallet in the kitchen, under a table where the warm air comes Your first night in a new home can be unnerving, and that's especially true for a puppy who has left his mother and moved to an entirely new place with new humans and new smells. Charley is to sleep on a pallet in the kitchen, under a table where the warm air comes up.

Charley falls right to sleep, with Henry lying next to him. But Charley's howls fill the house when he wakes all alone in the middle of the night, and Henry knows it's his job to calm him. He does his best, a couple of times, but Charley keeps waking up and howling. How can Henry get this dog to sleep peacefully through the night? Amy Hest and Helen Oxenbury are a marvelous match. Hest has the ability to write sentimental but not maudlin stories and Oxenbury's illustrations have a sweet, old-fashioned feel that fits perfectly.

Nov 21, Melanie rated it really liked it Shelves: Henry finds Charley in the snow. He wants to come home with him. So he wraps Charley in his old baby blanket and takes him home. At home his parents lay down the rules as to who will be walking and feeding Charley. Henry has no problem being in charge of Charley's care.

His parents also make it clear that Charley will be sleeping in the kitchen, not in his bedroom. Henry reluctantly leaves Charley in the kitchen with his favorite stuffed toy and a blanket. But Charley wakes up several times durin Henry finds Charley in the snow. But Charley wakes up several times during the night and Henry goes to comfort him.

Eventually they end up in Henry's bed and both fall asleep before Henry makes sure to get Charley back to his bed in the kitchen. Very cute and gently story illustrated with Oxenbury's award-winning illustrations. Not a great one for storytime as it is very intimate and a bit long. Fabulous for one-on-one reading. Mar 14, Jim Erekson rated it liked it Shelves: This was like a prequel to Hest's other boy and his dog book, The Reader. I liked this one more, because it's about disobedience in the face of a Catch It was a better narrative because of that conflict than The Reader.

I appreciate the 'boy and his dog' from The Reader more now since reading Lu's review, and might have liked to see these books as a chapter book or even a series, something to allow another conflict-based narrative to bookend with Charley around the more benign story of The R This was like a prequel to Hest's other boy and his dog book, The Reader.

I appreciate the 'boy and his dog' from The Reader more now since reading Lu's review, and might have liked to see these books as a chapter book or even a series, something to allow another conflict-based narrative to bookend with Charley around the more benign story of The Reader? I thought you were right on. It's very quaint, familiar, and comfy. I like this style, and the subtle palette for this book made it even more palatable. Oct 11, Annie rated it it was amazing Shelves: Oxenbury's illustrations exude warmth and tenderness, as always, and are perfectly matched by the text of Charley's first night at home with Henry and his family.

There are accidents oops and Henry's parents' rules about caring for their new puppy.

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And, then there's Henry, who is obviously enamoured with Charley, and determined to be the best dog owner ever - to make Charley happy and at home. I dare Heart-meltingly cute! I dare you to read this one and not go all soppy over it. You will say 'ooohhh' and 'aaahhh', and crinkle your nose in delight. Nov 10, Samantha Ray rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is appropriate for Preschool to Second Grade.

Henry gets a new puppy, Charley, and carries him all the way home wrapped in his baby blanket. His parents are very stern about who will be taking care of Charley and where he will be sleeping at night. During the first night, Henry awakens to Charley crying in the kitchen. The second time Henry brings Charley to his room where they end up falling asleep.

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For this book, I would have the students write about what they think will happen in the This book is appropriate for Preschool to Second Grade. For this book, I would have the students write about what they think will happen in the morning when Henry's parents realize Charley did not sleep in the kitchen. Jan 06, Selena Hanet-Hutchins rated it really liked it. This is such a beautifully faithful book about the first night with a new puppy or perhaps as metaphor for new baby, even that I found myself tearing up when reading it in the bookshop. This is a traditional depiction of family that would not be out of place in a book of the s not This is such a beautifully faithful book about the first night with a new puppy or perhaps as metaphor for new baby, even that I found myself tearing up when reading it in the bookshop.

This is a traditional depiction of family that would not be out of place in a book of the s not in composition, nor styling — I don't think these parents would necessarily appreciate Bob Graham's families as neighbours. There is at least one other Charley book to collect. Jul 02, Linda Lipko rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a lovely story that tugs at the heart strings. The story of a little boy with his first puppy is illustrated in lovely colors and clear, wonderfully creative images. Henry has a talk to Charley and introduces himself.

As the story progresses, Henry seriously takes his responsibility for the care of Charley.

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This is such a soft book, leaving the reader with good feelings. Henry places his puppy in the kitchen near the heat vent. Giving him his own special bear, he gently talks Charley to s This is a lovely story that tugs at the heart strings. Giving him his own special bear, he gently talks Charley to sleep. But, in the middle of the night, the little critter misses Henry. And, Henry has no other option than to disobey his parents and put Charley in bed with him. Feb 08, Allison Parker rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm a sucker for dog stories.

Charley's First Night

Those who aren't might find this story sticky icky sweet. But if you remember the joy of your first pet, the way your mind starts reeling with imagining every glorious day after the first day, if you recall how easily it is to disregard parental advice about where a new animal will sleep, then this book will make you smile. Amy Hest's narrator describes not only what he's feeling as he brings a tiny little stray dog home, but he also lets the reader Full disclaimer: Amy Hest's narrator describes not only what he's feeling as he brings a tiny little stray dog home, but he also lets the reader know what the pup, Charley, is thinking too: Jan 10, Jen rated it really liked it Shelves: This was a good book.

The text was simple yet repetitive in a way that children would enjoy hearing and reading. The illustrations were charming. And the story being told was really nice: As a fairly new puppy parent myself, I could easily put myself in this human child's place.

Charley’s First Night

I would have done exactly the same: Dec 01, Katie rated it it was amazing Shelves: Helen Oxenbury's charming illustrations earn this book 5 stars all on its own. They beautifully capture the love between a boy and his dog. But the story by Amy Hest is equally satisfying. A great example of a "small moment" narrative, Charley's First Night tells of the first night Charley the dog spends at home with his new family, the Korns.

Charley's owner Henry lovingly introduces Charley to all the important elements in the home, and rushes to Charley's side each time Charley wakes with a ho Helen Oxenbury's charming illustrations earn this book 5 stars all on its own. Charley's owner Henry lovingly introduces Charley to all the important elements in the home, and rushes to Charley's side each time Charley wakes with a howl.

A delightfully sweet book!

Oxenbury is a two-time winner and four-time runner up for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She's been illustrating children's books for most of her adult life and has won countless awards. How many childhoods would be changed forever without memories of her drawings for We're Going On A Bear Hunt or her classic board books for babies? This field is required. How to Train the Perfect Parents. Meet Mimi Lee, an expert parent trainer.

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