Charlie the ranch dog

I like this one a lot. I have to admit I love the Pioneer Woman's blog, but was not super into the books. Yet this one is fun and makes me want to give a second look at those picture books. (I have not yet read the original [b:Charlie the Ranch Dog 9719761 Charlie the Ranch Dog Ree Drummond http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1294331741s/9719761.jpg 14608364].) Dog personalities on the page with plenty of humor and some other lessons on sharing and possession added along. I wouldn't mind more in this series. (And look for my review on the latest [b:Charlie Goes to School 16065727 Charlie Goes to School Ree Drummond http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1369158594s/16065727.jpg 21856373], it's awesome!) I read an Advanced Read Copy of this Level 1 early reader. Update July 2013, own hardcover.

Charlie the ranch dog must be some kin to my favorite “head of ranch security”, Hank the cowdog. Charlie is in charge and he must be constantly on alert to dangers on the ranch...except, of course, when he must take time out for breakfast, and lunch, and a few naps now and then. Delightful.

“The first thing we do every day is get out of bed early. Too early. Dark early.

I'd better go wake up Suzie. She's never been much of a morning dog.

Well...I guess she was a morning dog today. There's a first time for everything, I suppose.”