CHARLIE, A SHIBA INU, is a fierce samurai who is calling you to the watch. He and his band of surfing dogs plan to do what the coast guard has failed to do. The moon will be full soon. Time is short. Hundreds of baby turtles will hatch and race for the sea. Poachers threaten. Not only turtle lives are at stake. Charlie's plan pushes his animal friends to their limits. He asks them to take dangerous action in the world of humans. Their lives too, will be in jeopardy. First Watch is a dramatically illustrated, animal adventure story. The middle grade reader (7-13 years) will be enchanted with both narrative and vividly colored pictures. A black and white edition is available too. In addition, it's a wonderful read aloud book for parents, grandparents and their younger children. Charlie reminds us all that the first step, in caring for our earthly home, is to join the watch. Enjoying the story of First Watch is just the beginning. FirstWatchBook.com KathleenStickney.com #KathleenStickneyFirstWatch #KathleenStickneyShiba
Charlie, a Shiba Inu, is a fierce samurai who is calling young readers to the watch. He and his band of surfing dogs plan to do what the coast guard has failed to do. The moon will be full soon. Time is short. Hundreds of baby turtles will hatch and race for the sea. Poachers threaten. But not only turtle lives are at stake... all of Charlie's animal friends are in danger.Perfect for children ages seven to thirteen to read alone, or as a read-aloud family story for newer readers. First Watch is engagingly written by Kathleen Stickney and beautifully illustrated by Sophia Scull. Fiercely loyal, brave Charlie is showing up for our earthly home. He strives to be a sentry at our planet's gate and in the process becomes a role model for readers of all ages. Everyone can watch over our planet.FirstWatchBook.com

Charlie, a Shiba Inu, is a fierce samurai who is calling young readers to the watch. He and his band of surfing dogs plan to do what the coast guard has failed to do. The moon will be full soon. Time is short. Hundreds of baby turtles will hatch and race for the sea. Poachers threaten. But not only turtle lives are at stake... all of Charlie's animal friends are in danger.Perfect for children ages seven to thirteen to read alone, or as a read-aloud family story for newer readers. First Watch is engagingly written by Kathleen Stickney and beautifully illustrated by Sophia Scull. Fiercely loyal, brave Charlie is