Charlie is an anxious dachshund who worries that something terrible might happen if he doesn't keep to his daily rituals. After he is called upon to help rescue a friend and in the rush muddles everything, Charlie discovers that he doesn't have to be ruled by his habits and that change can have really positive outcomes. Terry Milne was inspired to create Charlie after watching a young child struggling with to cope with anxiety by using rituals. This book addresses the issue in a light-hearted and reassuring way. Whether or not you are anxious, the story of Charlie is bound to capture your heart!

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2019 by Old Barn Books .

Terry Milne was born in South Africa but is now based in Oxford, England. She has illustrated books with authors such as Martin Waddell, Angela McAllister and Vivian French, working with UK publishers such as Andersen Press and Walker Books. This is her first picture book for Old Barn Books.