Charlie the Ranch Dog: Where's the Bacon?: Basset hound Charlie battles a rowdy rival and a missing breakfast in this hilarious Level One I Can Read tale for early readers

Charlie the Ranch Dog (I Can Read)

by Ree Drummond, Diane deGroat (Illustrator)

Kids already love Charlie the Ranch Dog from the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman. Now hard-working, bacon-loving basset hound Charlie is starring in his own I Can Read series! 
 
In Charlie the Ranch Where's the Bacon? , a new dog comes to visit. Things get off to a bad start. Rowdy doesn’t understand Charlie is the boss of the ranch. He sleeps in Charlie’s bed, drinks Charlie’s water, and worst of all, he eats Charlie’s bacon. Charlie has to get Rowdy under control. And he really needs to find more bacon!
 
Where’s the Bacon? is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Dogs, Animals, Fiction, Juvenile

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 2013

About the author

Ree Drummond began blogging in 2006 and has built an award-winning website, where she shares recipes, showcases her photography, and documents her hilarious transition from city life to ranch wife. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook The Pioneer Woman Cooks . Ree lives on a working cattle ranch near Pawhuska, Oklahoma, with her husband, Ladd; their four kids; their beloved basset hound; and lots of other animals.

Reviews

[Matt]

In this Neo-led piece, we return to Charlie the Ranch Dog and a new friend, Rowdy. It would seem young Rowdy is visiting for a few days and Charlie is happy to help show the pup some of the rach ropes. However, when Charlie cannot find his bacon, his water, or a plate to sleep, he loses his patience. Rowdy is banished to the doghouse, though even Charlie cannot let his new friend stay there too long. By the end, they have made a truce and share a lovely meal before a much-needed nap. Neo likes these stories and seems to remember small details about Charlie from past stories. He tackles the larger words as best he can and makes the most of the experience. I am proud to see him do so well in such a short time.

[Margaret Chind]

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 Charlie the Ranch Dog.) 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 Charlie Goes to School, it's awesome!)

I read an Advanced Read Copy of this Level 1 early reader.

Update July 2013, own hardcover.

[Tym]

Adorable recommended for all dog lovers

[Amanda Murphy]

My daughter saw this book in her classroom and wrote the title down her arm. She came home and showed it to me and asked me to get for her from the library. The problem? She only wrote "CHARLIE." It took several days and several emails to track down the right book, but it was worth the wait!

[Lara Samuels]

Good basic story but, not the beginning reader advertised by the publisher. I expect Level 1 to have far more controlled vocabulary. The text is stifled because of the marketing ploy and the editor should have realized the book would make an excellent picture book with a potential great story about empathy for others.

The illustrations are colorful and cheery.

[D. Field]

I do character themes each week with my library check-outs. This was Charlie the Ranch Dog week. This one was my son's favorite. He was able to pick up on the message that it's important to be kind and to make things right when you hurt someone else's feelings. Also...he likes bacon.

[Anna Colvin]

The I Can Read series of Charlie the Ranch Dog are cute, but Charlie's voice didn't translate into the simplified reading so they aren't as nice to read aloud to our girls as the picture books.

[Autumn Kopesky]

Summary:
Charlie and his family have started to be visited by a new guest dog. This dog does not seem to quite understand all of the rules. Once charlie starts noticing that his bacon is disappearing, the water in his bowl, and even where he sleeps is being taken away by rowdy. Charlie has to come up with something to do so that Rowdy will get the hint to be a nicer guest.
Evaluation:
This book was a cute story for kids in early grades to read. It is very engaging because the student would be curious to know what happens between charlie and Rowdy.
Teaching Point:
This book would teach a good lesson on how to respect others when you are visiting their houses and not to just take their stuff.

[Hannah Conley]

Summary: This is a story about Charlie. He lives on a Ranch in OK. A visitor comes to stay with him and his family for a week and he starts getting all the attention. This makes Charlie jealous!

Evaluation:
Charlie's mom is The Pioneer Woman! She is my favorite to watch on The Food Network. I already had a little background on Charlie before. I loved this book! It is very appropriate for young students to read. The pictures are very cute!!

Teaching Idea:
You could use this story to teach students about emotions like jealousy and sharing.

[Brian West]

Summary: Charlie the dog has a new dog visit and he thinks he is stealing his food/taking his stuff. At the end he ends up wanting to share his dinner with the new dog.

Evaluation: It was a very cute dog book. I think students would be easily enteratined by it.

Teaching Ideas: This is a beginning reader book for younger students.

[Donna Mork]

Charlie hosts a guest and finds out his bacon and water are gone, his mom give's belly rubs to the guest, and then the guest sleeps in his bed. Charlie gets very upset, but then decides to be nice and share.

[Julie]

This is my favorite book💗

[Pam]

Fun story in the Charlie the Ranch Dog series. This time he learns about sharing and making friends feel welcome.

[Cara]

Charlie is an old ranch dog that is happy for a snow day until he has to keep climbing the hill, but he jumps instantly when his pal in suddenly lost.

[Emily Myhren]

Genuinely funny!

[Clwseattle]

Charlie the Ranch Dog, Where's the Bacon?, is another charming Charlie book. The Charlie series is a treasure. My grandchildren love him.

[Deana Pittman]

It was funny because Rowdy was sleeping in Charlie's bed.

[Amy Ingalls]

Charlie is awesome, and it is always fun to see his perspective on ranch life. The illustrations are also fantastic.

[Desiree]

Fun for beginner readers

My daughter loved this book a lot.
It was very touching. She loved that she was able to read and that this book was about dogs.

[Alison Slyman]

This book is great for early readers, with its cute story and great illustrations. My son loves it.

[Elise]

Cute, short story about one of the Pioneer Woman's dogs and the visitor who stole his bacon.

I highly recommend the read along eReader available through Hoopla.

[PammyJane]

Another sweet adventure with darling Charlie!

[Pinky]

Charlie makes friends with a rowdy new pup.

[Melissa]

Nice story about caring for others who may not have what you have.

[kim]

okay

[Ashly]

I LOVE IT SM!!

[Katie]

I read it to my 18 month old baby brother definitely a good children's book. I would read this to my other younger siblings without a doubt.

[Tara]

Story 3
Illustrations 3.5

[Morton Public Library]

Ranch life | Dogs | Amusing (Appeal terms from NoveList) - Hilary

[Shelby]

These books were so cute, and read by The Pioneer Woman herself!