Charlie the Ranch Dog

Title: Charlie the Ranch Dog

Author: Ree Drummond

Copyright Date: 2011

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Possible Theme: Ranches, Dogs, Helping Out

Personal Response: Okay, so I have a few mutts that act a lot like hound dogs so I’m often drawn to books that have a main character like Charlie. He’s a lovable hound that kids (and adults) love from the start. Charlie is always napping, eating, or howling! His good hound dog heart will absolutely tug on yours. In this adventure he helps save the garden from a cow…does not sound like much but it is so cute. Charlie the Ranch Dog has a few books out and in each book there is a recipe included. You see, the author is called “The Pioneer Woman” and she has a cooking show on Food Network. In this book the recipe is for Charlie’s Favorite Lasagna and it includes antidotes like “wink at your doggie” and “tell your doggie it won’t be long”. Plus there is a picture of the real Charlie on the back over. A really fun read!

Student Journal Entry: Charlie and Suzie love doing chores on the ranch. Write a list of chores that might be done if you lived on a ranch or farm.

Activity: Charlie and Suzie have pictures with labels this is called a diagram. Charlie points out his droopy eyes, floppy skin, and dangly ears. Draw a picture of yourself and label your features. Example: beautiful brown eyes, long gorgeous hair, stunning dress, etc. Have fun with it!

Website: Click HERE to view “The Pioneer Woman” website that shows real pictures of Charlie with updates of his ranch activities.