Booklist Review

A boy named Charlie is reluctant to make choices. What if he chooses the wrong thing? On the other hand, failure to choose between chocolate or vanilla sometimes means "no ice cream at all." When it's time to select a birthday present, he finds the possibilities mind-boggling. But soon, inspiration (in the form of a flier encouraging rescue-dog adoptions) strikes. Charlie visits an animal shelter, but the number of possible choices overwhelms him, and he leaves alone. Fortunately, an enterprising little white-and-brown pooch tunnels under a fence, runs after him, and makes Charlie happy by choosing him. Back at home, the dog helps Charlie make choices, and the boy considers names for his new pet. Concise and well attuned to the audience, the narrative leaves plenty of space for the illustrator to expand the storytelling visually. While the colorful digital artwork is inviting throughout, kids are likely to linger longest on the pages filled with dogs and look back through the pictures for glimpses of Charlie's canine companion. A satisfying picture book for dog-lovers.