Written by Caroline Coleman Bennett
Illustrated by Paula Hayne Bowers

Welcome to Charley's Columbia Backyard, where young explorers and their families can find all the reasons to fall in love with the capital city! By ordering your own personal copy of Charley's Columbia Backyard, you can get to know Charley -- the Junior Ambassador -- and his new next-door neighbor, Bernard. Then, open your eyes, your ears and your heart as you use Charley's Checklist and the Charley Pass to walk in the footsteps of your newest Columbia friends, Charley and Bernard. Don't forget to bring along a family member, friend or neighbor with you on your journey! There's so much to share in our Columbia backyard!

Ages 4-8, 48 pages. 2006.

 

13 ISBN 978-0-9745284-5-8 :ISBN 0-9745284-5-5,

 

Hardcover $14.95

 

 

To contact Caroline Bennett email: caroline.bennett@att.net

Who are Charley and Bernard?

Charley

• Born in Columbia, S.C.

• Proud of his home town

• Adventurous

• Loves to read

• Imaginative

• Sharing

• When grows up, wants to be a soldier or pilot

• Talkative

• Favorite pastimes are fishing, tree-climbing and building forts

• Best friend: Bernard

Bernard

• Born in New England

• Inquisitive

• Curious

• Trusting

• Math and science whiz

• Animal-lover

• When grows up, wants to be a doctor

• Great listener

• Favorite pastimes are bird-watching, playing sports and exploring Columbia

• Best friend: Charley