Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie Goes to the Doctor

Charlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. Now our favorite bacon-loving dog is back in this new I Can Read story!

Mama knows something's wrong with Charlie the Ranch Dog when he's not even hungry for bacon! So they're off to see Dr. Jan. Even though Charlie is nervous about his visit to the doctor, he's not half as scared as Hickory, the puppy he befriends in the waiting room. As the older hound, can Charlie put on a brave face for Hickory?

With his usual hilarious antics, Charlie overcomes his fears about the doctor . . . as will the kids who read this book! This Level 1 I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

What makes this the perfect story for a nervous first trip to the doctor?

• Overcoming Fear: Charlie shows that it’s okay to be nervous, and that doctors are there to help.
• A New Friendship: When Charlie meets Hickory, a scared little puppy in the waiting room, he knows he has to be brave for his new friend.
• Level 1 I Can Read: Simple sentences and familiar words help children build confidence as they learn to read on their own.
• A Famous Basset Hound: Join the beloved, bacon-loving dog from the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, on another hilarious ranch adventure.

Poor Charlie the Ranch Dog isn't feeling well this morning. He has an awful pain in his tummy that won't go away. He doesn't even want bacon, so he knows it's serious! Mama knows exactly where to go to help her achy basset hound feel better, but Charlie is nervous about visiting the veterinarian's office. Can Dr. Jan help Charlie get his appetite back?

In this I Can Read title from Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, beginning readers will sneak a peek at the inside of a vet's office and learn that a trip to the doctor isn't all that scary after all!