![]() ![]() Caron LevisĬaron Levis (MFA LMSW) is the author of the award winning children’s picture book, Ida, Always (Atheneum) illustrated by Charles Santosos, which the New York Times Book Review calls, “an example of children’s books at their best.” Caron’s other picture book titles include: This Way, Charlie (Abrams 2020, Stop That Yawn! (Atheneum) May I Have A Word? (FSG), and Mama’s Work Shoes (Abrams.) How will Jack save Charlie? Read the book to find out!Īre you looking for carryover activities? Check out these activities for this way, Charlie on Caron’s website here. ![]() Before they know it, they are in the middle of a big storm and they lose each other. They don’t notice the sky turning dark and beginning to rumble. One day on a walk, Charlie and Jack have their first quarrel. As Caron beautifully writes, “They kept walking, one hoof in front of the other, until it felt like Jack’s steps were Charlie’s, and Charlie’s steps were Jack’s.” They start to spend time every day together and enjoy each other’s company. This begins a beautiful friendship between Charlie and Jack. One day, Jack decides to help Charlie by leading the way to his favorite field to graze. Charlie struggles to get around the farm due to his visual impairment but doesn’t’ let this get in the way of his friendly personality and “soft glow”. When Charlie the horse arrives at the farm, Jack’s life changes! Why can’t Charlie see Jack? Charlie is blind in one eye, which makes it difficult for him to navigate and see the world around him. This way, Charlie published by Abrams Books begins with the introduction of Jack the goat, who loves to keep to himself and enjoys his space. This non-fiction picture book is inspired by the real-life relationship between Charlie the horse, Jack the goat and their caretaker, Annette King, who founded and runs the Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. This way, Charlie written by Caron Levis and illustrated by Charles Santoso is a beautiful book about friendship, kindness and empathy. ![]()
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