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Charleys First Night

Amy Hest

201232 pagesabout 30–45 minutes
2012
first published
  • 2012Candlewick Press · ENGISBN 9780763640552
  • 2012Walker Books LtdISBN 9781406337402
  • 2012Candlewick Press · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780763665913
  • 2013Walker Books LtdISBN 9781406345315
  • 2014Candlewick Press · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780763665906

On Charley's first night, when it was snowing, Henry tells his new puppy, "This is home". Henry shows new puppy Charley around the house, and even though Henry's parents say that the pet will sleep in the kitchen, the rules might change when Charley begins to cry.

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