Charlie Goes to School (Charlie the Ranch Dog)

Charlie Goes to School (Charlie the Ranch Dog)

Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie create their own fun kind of classroom in Charlie Goes to School . With expressive illustrations by Diane deGroat, a delicious recipe from Ree Drummond, and the hilarious antics of Charlie, this hardcover picture book makes an excellent gift. Charlie the Ranch Dog may be top dog, but he's ready to share his skills—and his responsibilities. Charlie wants to start his own school for the ranch animals. If Suzie, Kitty, and Walter can learn how to lend a paw, he can focus on other important things, like napping! Ree Drummond's picture book is the perfect back-to-school treat. K-Gr 2-Charlie the Ranch Dog helps his family with homeschooling by subtracting animal crackers from the pile during math, listening to books during reading, playing at recess, and eating at snack time. He looks in on the children as they work through their lessons, and he tries to start his own school in the yard with his animal friends. But when the puppy can't focus, the kitten won't count, and the horse tries to eat the books, Charlie decides to take a recess. Though books about homeschooling are scarce, this one is a bit scattered, and some details are unclear without some knowledge of Charlie's previous appearances. The pictures, done in deGroat's signature style, are colorful and detailed, and help to move the story along.-Lindsay Persohn, University of South Florida, Tampaα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. PRAISE FOR CHARLIE THE RANCH DOG: “The comic irony of the text will amuse readers, and Charlie’s quirks will win many fans.” - School Library Journal “Adult readers will recognize in Charlie’s voice the understated humor that has made Drummond’s blog so successful; kids should find it irresistible.” - Publishers Weekly “Young readers will chuckle at the unabashed, obvious humor and will especially enjoy finding the hidden, unnamed chipmunk buddy on every page.” - Kirkus Reviews Charlie is a genius napper, an expert cattle wrangler, and the best bacon eater around! His skills are top-notch, and he's ready to share what he knows with his ranch friends. Mama and the kids are busy with their lessons, so Charlie helps out by creating a school of his own. Suzie, Kitty, and Walter have a LOT to learn, and there's no one better to instruct them than the King of the Ranch! Class is in session, but Charlie's students are acting like a animals. Will Charlie be able to teach his friends ANYTHING? You soul will rejoice over Charlie the Ranch Dog's latest adventure! Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman herself, offers another hilarious story starring her lovable lazy basset hound. Ree Drummond is the author of eight New York Times bestselling cookbooks in the Pioneer Woman Cooks series, the New York Times bestsellers Frontier Follies and The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels , and many bestselling children’s books. Her award-winning website, The Pioneer Woman, was founded in 2006, and her top-rated cooking show, The Pioneer Woman , premiered on Food Network in 2011. In the years that followed, Ree launched The Pioneer Woman Magazine , a well-loved line of kitchen and home products at Walmart, and a restaurant, bakery, store, and other businesses in her hometown of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She lives on a working ranch with her husband, Ladd, and her adult kids, sons-in-law, and new granddaughter all come home for family meals whenever they can! Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of bestselling books about Gilbert, including Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants! (Gilbert Goes Green) ; April Fool! Watch Out at School! ; Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!) ; Last One in Is a Rotten Egg! ; and the New York Times bestseller Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink . Diane lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.