Day's watercolors look so natural that it's possible to believe the story for a minute or two-certainly, the combination of grassy settings, friendly village shops and, of course, tender companionship adds up to an excursion virtually any reader would enjoy. Carl is at his doggiest: he has the kids rolling over, carrying sticks in their mouths and chasing a squirrel. By the time Madeleine's mother comes to check on the nappers, everyone (including Carl's old friend the Irish terrier) is back in Madeleine's bedroom, striking sleeping-dog poses. With Madeleine riding Carl pony-style, they go to town, sit up and beg (successfully) for treats at a bakery and try out the revolving door of a well-stocked toy store. Less mischievous than in his previous appearances (skipping out during naptime is Carl's only real prank here), the irresistible rottweiler conducts the children on a walk through suburban fields, pausing to lead them in stretching out their back legs, marching atop a short stone ledge, etc. The Good Dog, Carl book series by Alexandra Day includes books Good Dog, Carl, Carl Goes Shopping, Carls Christmas (Carl), and several more. ''You can be the leader!'' they tell Carl amid the book's sole passage of text. Carl and baby Madeleine are supposed to be napping when the neighborhood children approach the bedroom window and suggest a game of Follow the Leader.

Day's latest does not lead the pack of her almost wordless picture books about the baby-sitting rottweiler Carl, but it nevertheless offers an idyllic vision to its readers. by Alexandra Day 3.66 227 Ratings 49 Reviews published 2015 3 editions Carl and Madeleine have a Halloween adventure in t Want to Read Rate it: Book 15 Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant by Alexandra Day 3.

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