Packed full of love, this is an irresistible story of a little boy’s first experience of caring for someone smaller and more frightened than himself. When Henry brings his new puppy Charley home, his parents make it clear that Charley must sleep in the kitchen. Tenderly, Henry tucks him up, snuggles him down and makes sure that he is happy in his new bed.
But, when Henry hears crying in the night, he knows he has to do all he can to reassure and comfort Charley – whatever his parents say! With warmth, humour, 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.
This will be a book for every child to love, read over and over, and keep as their very own. Lyrical, deceptively simple and, like all Amy Hest's stories, filled with warmth and emotion.
This story tells of the beginning of a close bond of friendship between Henry and his new pet dog, Charley. 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 .
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This story tells of the beginning of a close bond of friendship between Henry and his new pet dog, Charley. On Charley's first night, Henry carries his new puppy in his old baby blanket, all the way to his house.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Charley's First Night and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Charley's First Night features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations
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Charley's First Night was written by Amy Hest and published by Walker Books Ltd
Charley's First Night has 32 pages