Written by Ree Drummond & Illustrated by Diane deGroat
SUMMARY:
Published by HarperCollins in 2013, this 34-page hardcover storybook is the third entry in author Ree Drummond’s Charlie the Ranch Dog series. It’s back to school at Charlie the Ranch Dog’s country house. Observing Mama home-schooling the four children, Charlie the Basset Hound volunteers as a teacher’s aide. As he watches the kids play, he ruefully acknowledges that “exercise is a way of life” for him. Inspired, Charlie starts his own impromptu ‘school:’ teaching Suzie the puppy her letters; demonstrating math to Kitty Kitty; reviewing history with the ranch’s horses; and tutoring Walter the Basset puppy on “everything!” Scolding his students to clean up the mess they all made, Charlie decides another nap is seriously in order. Then again, school can always start over tomorrow.
REVIEW:
Exceptionally well-illustrated by artist Diane deGroat, this third Charlie book is simply wonderful! Author Ree “The Pioneer Woman” Drummond’s poignant text is occasionally hilarious depicting Charlie’s canine point-of-view. As story time for infants and toddlers, Charlie Goes to School makes a wonderful literary treat.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Illustrated with an image of Charlie, there is a single-page recipe for “Charlie’s Favorite Strawberry Oatmeal Bars.”
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars
