Charlie Star
By (Author) Terry Milne
Illustrated by Terry Milne
Old Barn Books
Old Barn Books
1st October 2018
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
823.92
32
Width 280mm, Height 240mm
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!
Charlie learns an important lesson the way the world works doesnt depend on rituals. In fact, sometimes its the changes in your routines that can have the most thrilling and exciting outcomes Produced in a generous landscape format with lashings of lovely illustrations.
-- Terry Potter * The Letterpress Project blog *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.