Tim has a best friend: his dog Charly. He loves to romp with him around the house and garden. Every morning, Charly is already waiting for him at the foot of the stairs, wagging his tail, ready for new adventures. But one morning, Charly is not there when Tim comes down. He lies still in his basket and doesn't wake up even when Tim gently shakes him. "Charly is no longer with us, Tim; he passed away last night," his mother says, holding him close. Tim is incredibly sad. But together with his parents, he finds a way to say goodbye to Charly and to remember him fondly. A gentle and comforting book about the death of a pet, understandable even for the youngest readers.