When Charley Met Grampa
Henry is excited for Grampa to meet his new puppy, Charley. He and Charley head out on a snowy Sunday to meet Grampa at the train station, and wait a long time before the train finally comes. Will Grampa and Charley like each other? There is a little uncertainty and a few moments of high drama before all is well in Amy Hest’s charming picture-book story. “That night Charley jumped on the bed with Grampa. He looked in Grampa’s eyes and Grampa looked back, which is code for I love you, I love you, I love you.” Lovely descriptions and details distinguish a finely paced narrative graced with Helen Oxenbury’s warm, charming illustrations. ©2014 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Grandfathers
Pets
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2013
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780763653149
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Hest