Hest and Oxenbury's story is every bit as sweet and tender as its predecessor. Oxenbury's meticulous pencil-and-watercolor paintings and Hest's knowing prose continue to reveal the unconditional love that flows between Charley and the humans in his life. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Charley is pure joy with fur and will surely bring a smile to young readers. Charming, detailed pencil and watercolor illustrations feature framed, softly hued scenes both cozy and frigid. This is a tender story about the warm affection between a grandfather and his grandson. A real winner. --School Library Journal (starred review) Picking up where Charley's First Night ended, the tale of Charley and Henry Korn continues in this charming stand-alone storybook. Hest's language is descriptive and lyrical.

Oxenbury's pencil-and-watercolor illustrations are enchanting. Children will love Charley and Grampa, too. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A synopsis doesn't begin to reveal this story's sweetness. Each turn of the page brings a touching moment. It's hard to imagine a better match for Hest's warm words than Oxenbury's beautifully depicted snowy days. Framed in the soft gray of November sky, each picture tells its own story--and every time Charley appears, adorableness ensues. A delight. --Booklist (starred review) A deliciously cozy vignette blessed with .

artful Oxenbury touches. A welcome sequel, to read aloud or alone. --The Horn Book Here, as elsewhere, Hest's childlike diction brings charm and interest to the text. [T]his is exactly the sort of pretty, sweet and gently funny book that is likely to appeal to older adults and younger children together. --The New York Times Online Simple but compelling narrative.Oxenbury's [illustrations] are enchanting as always.delightful story --Inis Magazine.