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Charlie the Ranch Dog Picture Books

Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star: A Heartwarming I Can Read Story about Chasing Dreams and Home for Children (Ages 4-8)

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 rocking and rolling in this new I Can Read story! Charlie the Ranch Dog is ready to live the good life—as a rock star! But as he tries to settle into the lifestyle of the rich and famous, Charlie discovers that sometimes the ranching life is best! This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

32 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 2015

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Ree Drummond

48 books2,091 followers
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.

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62 reviews
November 30, 2019
I watch Ree Drummond on the Food Network Channel but didn't realize she also write children's books. This is such a cute story about a Basset Hound, (named after Ree's dog, Charlie), and his longing to become a Rock Star.
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837 reviews12 followers
December 28, 2019
These are some of mine and my kids favorite books. Charlie the Ranch Dog is quite the character and we love all the adventures he gets into. This book is no exception. It was fun to see him transform into a Rock Star!
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2,802 reviews4 followers
January 1, 2018
Charlie the Ranch Dog books are always good, but now they just make me sad because Charlie passed away. So sad!
1,686 reviews2 followers
July 23, 2018
Charlie the Ranch Dog, Rock Star, another charming Charlie book. My grandchildren love him. "Time for BACON!"
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2,726 reviews8 followers
December 9, 2018
Charlie is a ranch dog. One day he sees a rock star dog and decides that the life that he wants for himself. A fun book about imagination and trying new things. Cute.
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1,040 reviews3 followers
January 22, 2024
These books were so cute, and read by The Pioneer Woman herself!
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422 reviews
August 7, 2024
Charlie the Ranch Dog was looking sharp!

He said, “Don’t forget to put a bacon in my mouth!”

That chipmunk was really sneaky.

Charlie said, “Ouch!”
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1,814 reviews6 followers
February 20, 2025
Great read for reluctant readers. Everyone can find something to love about Charlie.
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209 reviews3 followers
February 8, 2017
This beginning reader geared towards new readers ready for simple sentences features Charlie, the beloved basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. In his latest adventure, Charlie decides to leave behind his job as a ranch dog and become a rock star. But settling into his new lifestyle proves to be harder than it looks, and Charlie decides that being a bacon-loving ranch star suits him better. The plot is a bit thin, but young readers will likely appreciate Charlie's antics.
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1,879 reviews9 followers
October 1, 2016
megan fall reading 2016, children's book, leveled reader, easy reader, i can read level 1, series, charlie the ranch dog, first grade, second grade
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1,168 reviews1 follower
October 16, 2016
I thought that this was a cute book. my 3 kids enjoyed this book as well. I think that this is a good book for beginner readers. I would recommend this book to others.
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March 17, 2022
Charlie finds that being a rock star isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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July 26, 2017
This book is a childrens book. But I love Ree Drummond. I like doing the illustrations. Especially how the Humans looked like Drummond. Great Beginners read!!
A moment of Silence for Charlie.




Thank you. And do t forget to buy The Pioneer Woman Magazine or Visit the Merc. The Drummond store
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