Charlie is my darling - Malachy Doyle

Charlie loves to run and to race and when a little boy offers to take him for a walk in the park the chase begins, as Charlie pins back his ears and heads for home! This heartwarming tale about a very special friendship is told in rhyme and illustrated with soft pastel artwork to delight readers young and old.

Malachy Doyle lives on a tiny island off the coast of County Donegal in Ireland, with his wife, cats, dogs, hens and ducks. Malachy has written over a hundred books, including Charlie is My Darling for Orchard, and My Dad's a Balloon and Bluebird and Coyote for Watts.

A gentle, touching story...Malachy Doyle's text has a lilting rhythm, and Stephen Lambert's pencil and pastel pictures a summery charm
The Sunday Times

A simple, heart-warming story, beautifully told through a lively rhythmic text that races and gambols along with rhymes and repetitions
School Librarian

A heartwarming tale of friendship that is sure to become a family favourite
Maternity & Infant

A sweet tale of goodwill and a special friendship forged between young and old
Junior

this charming and happy book will engross young readers with its effective integration of words and pictures. It also tells a meaningful story about the joys of friendship
Books for Keeps

"this charming and happy book will engross young readers. It also tells a meaningful story about the joy of friendship."
Books for Keeps

"Malachy Doyle's text has alilting rhythm, and Stephen Lambert's pencil and pastel pictures a summery charm."
The Sunday Times

A sweet tale of good will.
Junior