Charlie Plays Ball

Written by Ree Drummond · Illustrated by Diane DeGroat

Part of the Charlie the Ranch Dog series

A ranch dog trades naps for sports, but dinnertime is his true victory.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 265 ratings

40 pages· 336 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

Charlie, the ranch dog, swaps his cozy naps for the thrill of sports. From football to basketball, he's ready to lead his team to victory. Yet, the real excitement begins after the final whistle, when the postgame feast awaits. Can Charlie balance his love for the game with his passion for food? Join this playful pup in a delightful adventure filled with laughter, teamwork, and a delicious surprise. Discover if Charlie can be a sports star and still be the MVP of dinnertime in this charming tale.

From the publisher

Charlie the Ranch Dog trades in nap time for game time in this sporty adventure by Ree Drummond—#1 New York Times bestselling author, Food Network star, and The Pioneer Woman herself. With expressive illustrations by Diane deGroat, a new delicious recipe from Ree Drummond, and the hilarious antics of Charlie, this picture book is a slam dunk! Life on the ranch means lots of time outside, either helping out with the cattle or tossing around a ball with the family. From football to soccer to basketball, Charlie’s ready to jump into the game and take his team to victory. But Charlie’s favorite part of sports comes after the winning goal when everyone breaks for a postgame meal. He may be more of a benchwarmer when it comes to athletics, but Charlie will always be the MVP of dinnertime!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 336
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD490L

Themes & topics

Books about balls Books about dogs Books about farm animals Books about sports and recreation Books about farm life and ranch life

What readers & critics say

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“This was a cute story about a farm dog that likes to be a part of each farm activity. He works and then he plays. It was fun to see the different farm and also the different types of ball they'd play as well. Very cute story and fun illustrations.”

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