A New House for Charlie — Doris Lecher

Charlie, like all small snails, lives in a shell. And since this two-in-one protective cover is strapped onto his back, Charlie carries his home with him everywhere. One day, while having a snail race with his friends -- as snails like to do -- there's a terrible accident. As Charlie nears the finish line, the misplaced shoe of a little boy running through the garden comes down and breaks his shell. Charlie's shell -- and his home -- are completely destroyed. To make matters worse, winter is coming, and Charlie has nowhere to go. Charlie's friends try to help him find a new home, but none seem to fit just right: they are too hard, too sticky, too sharp, or too flimsy. Will someone be able to help Charlie find a new home before winter?

Featuring a story of friendship from author and illustrator Doris Lecher, A NEW HOUSE FOR CHARLIE teaches children about helping others and showing compassion and empathy when hurting another person, even if unintentionally.