Thunder rattles as Henry brings home skittish puppy Charley, who trembles through his first night away from littermates. With warm milk, songs, and snuggles, Henry calms his furry friend—and eases his own worries. Amy Hest's soothing prose, illuminated by Helen Oxenbury's tender watercolors, weaves a lullaby of mutual comfort, capturing the profound beginnings of boy-and-dog devotion.
