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 back in this new I Can Read story!

It's not easy being a cattle dog, but Charlie knows he's the right dog for the job! When Abigail the calf gets stuck in the mud, Charlie springs into action . . . until he gets stuck, too! How will Charlie get out of this sticky situation?

This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

• Funny Dog Story: Laugh along with Charlie, the lovable Basset Hound with a can-do attitude who finds himself in a very gooey mess.
• Farm Animal Adventure: From green pastures to muddy patches, join Charlie on the ranch as he tries to help a little calf named Abigail.
• Helping Friends: A charming tale that shows even the best intentions can get a little messy when you’re trying to help a friend in need.
• I Can Read Level 1: With simple sentences and familiar words, this book is perfectly designed to build confidence in new readers.