Charlie Star

Author: Terry Milne

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 the emergency disrupts his routine, Charlie discovers that he doesn't have to be ruled by habit and that change can have really positive outcomes.

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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!

Critic Reviews

“This is a really gentle story highlighting the way anxiety can take over, but also cleverly shows that change is not as scary as we think and in fact, can lead to wonderful things. With a lovely ending highlighting the value of friendship, Charlie Star is a sweet story which is sure to be a hit with young readers. It would also work really well as a story to encourage discussion of anxiety and the issues around it.”

Charlie learns an important lesson – the way the world works doesn’t depend on rituals. In fact, sometimes it’s 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

About the Author

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.