Little Charlie has been working hard all day to help his mother do chores around the house. The little cub has tried to water the garden, pick apples, and mop the floor, but mostly, he’s made a mess. Now he’s tired and ready for bed. While climbing into his bath, he tells his mother, “I’ll do anything for you.” Bundled into his towel, he elaborates, finishing off the long list with the whispered words, “I’d even let you be my best friend.” A clever and loving mother asks if he will snuggle into bed for the night, to which Little Charlie whispers, “Anything.” Soft watercolor-and-pen illustrations of Little Charlie and his mother, following the daily rituals of mother and child, depict a familiar and quiet tale for the end of the day. Sweet and cozy. (Picture book. 3-5)
