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Puppy Trouble

With Rottweiler ingenuity, a puppy escapes from his cage and gets himself in loads of domestic mischief -- with a little help from readers as they pull tabs and lift flaps. Dog lovers of all ages willl delight in this misbehavior until at last he lands in the arms of his beloved owner. (3-5.)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2002        -           $16.95
ISBN 0-374-34992-4

My Puppy's Record Book

Alexandra Day and Carl have created a baby record book for your puppy. It has room for a paw print and a lock of fur, as well as places for photographs
that record family portraits, best trick, first birthday, and more. Includes lively full-color illustrations depicting more than 20 breeds.

This is a "puppy book" (similar to a baby book) to record the precious days of puppy youth. This is a wonderful thing to get for a new puppy owner.

There are places for a lock of puppy hair, the ad from when you bought your puppy, how many brothers and sisters, first birthday, first holidays. Lots of spots for pictures, paw print and so much more. It's full of pretty little watercolors too. In addition, you receive a pretty little gold medal (made of metal) for your puppy. I highly, highly recommend this book. --(A reader)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1996         -           $9.95

Carl Goes
Shopping

Carl, everyone's favorite rottweiler, is back in an all-new adventure. This time Mom asks him to watch the baby in a department store. The minute she's out of sight, Carl and the baby's adventure begins. Should they help the animals escape from the pet department? But, A no! There's Mom heading back toward the baby's carriage. It's up to Carl to return the baby in time.

"In this engaging outing, Day supplies a self-reliant, thoughtful, and thoroughly entertaining canine... A largely wordless story with ample action and humor to sustain repeated enjoyment. " - (Starred/Booklist)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1989         -         $12.95

Carl Goes to Daycare

Carl in charge of a daycare center? Not
exactly, but after reading this new
adventure, you'll think he should be.
When Mom drops off Carl and the baby
at the center, the teacher gets locked
outside. And while she tries to figure out
a way to get back in, Carl takes over.
From music to art class to nap time, the
baby-sitting canine sets the pace, but
toddlers will be toddlers, and the chaotic
results are hilarious.

"Day's expressive paintings energetically detail the comic scene. " - (Booklist)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1993         -           $12.95

Carl Pops-Up

Fans of Good Dog Carl know that when Mom says, "Look after the baby, Carl. I'll he back shortly." the excitement is about to begin, and this pop-up book is no exception.  As soon as she's out
the door, baby and dog are off on a wild afternoon filled with adventure.

When Carl, the trusty rottweiler-cum-nanny, is left in charge of the baby, the pair share an afternoon of escapades that include sliding down the laundry chute, bouncing on the bed, and dressing up the pull-tabs and fold-out pages allow the reader to participate actively in the duo's exuberant antics. --(Horn Book).

Simon & Schuster, 1994      -           $14.95

Carl's Afternoon in the Park

The latest in this popular series is in a larger format that generously accommodates an outdoor setting and a new character: a puppy who joins canine babysitter Carl and his small human charge on the merry-go-round, digging in a flower bed, sharing an ice cream, calling at the zoo, etc.; the original duo even poses for a painting club whose members represent them in several recognizable styles. The dogs are as charmingly true to life as ever, while the fantasy will beguile fans and worry a few literal-minded caregivers.

"Move over, Mary Poppins, and make room for Carl ... The illustrations are more dynamic and the goings on even more beguiling than in previous outings --(Publishers Weekly)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1991         -           $12.95

Carl's Baby Journal

Alexandra Day has created a baby journal starring that beloved canine nanny, Carl, to help new parents mark the milestones. In this keepsake book there are pages for hand and footprints, a lock of hair, and lots of space for photos that record special firsts and favorites. It also includes space to record height, weight and an immunization chart.

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1996         -           $10.95

Carl's
Birthday

Everyone's favorite rottweiler is back in top form. Carl's family has planned a surprise party for him and as last-minute preparations take shape, Carl and baby Madeleine are sent to take their naps at a neighbor's. Naturally Carl sneaks back into the house with Madeleine in tow, inspects most of the presents (and hides a package containing dog shampoo), adds sugar to the punch and samples the cake and so forth, all the while covering his tracks. Carl and Madeleine conspire sweetly, and their maneuvers are more affectionate that naughty.

"The realistic illustrations provide lots of action, adventure and suspense as Carl and baby narrowly avoid disaster. --(Los Angeles Times)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1995         -           $12.95

Carl's
Masquerade

To the delight of Carl's fans, Mother and Dad once again go out - this time to a masquerade ball - leaving the rottweiler in charge of the baby. With Baby aboard his back, Carl follows the parents to the party, where the lights, decorations, and costumed guests enthrall the dog and his charge.

There's more light-hearted, almost wordless fun for Baby and Carl, the rottweiler baby sitter, as the two sneak off to a masquerade ball where everyone assumes them to be Beauty and the Beast. Day has had great fun creating costumes that anyone would love to wear - there is even a girl dressed as a baby riding a rottweiler--(Winston-Salem Journal)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1992         -           $12.95

Follow Carl

Children barking at a squirrel in a tree?
Carrying sticks in their mouths? Begging for
food? Who could be responsible for such silly
shenanigans except everybody's favorite baby-
sitter, Carl, who takes a group of neighborhood
children on a lively game of follow the Leader.
Readers will want to follow Carl's exploits
through town and country again and again, and
Alexandra Day's lush autumnal landscapes are
the perfect setting for the funny goings-on in
the game.

"A game of follow-the-leader doesn't need words when Carl the dog is
at the head of the pack. Day uses her familiar, expressive watercolors
to tell this tale, wordless except for an energetic group of children's
opening invitation (in dialogue) to Carl to come be their leader. Of
course, that means that some of the actions the children have to follow
will be more canine than others" - (Advance Reviews)

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1998         -           $12.95

Good Dog Carl

Carl is every child's favorite Rottweiler, the dog with the dexterity and responsibility of an adult. Carl takes care of the baby Madeline when her mother is away. Lunch is bread and butter on the floor, followed by a quick hop in the tub, a speedy blow dry and back into the crib - just in time for Mom's reappearance.

"Success of this book is dependent on reproduction of the drawings, which is exquisite" - (Union-Tribune)

 

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