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.
