When Carl is told to mind the baby at a department store, the faithful Rottweiler and his little friend do some mischievous exploring.

Carl Goes Shopping is a beautifully illustrated children’s book in the Carl series from author/artist Alexandra Day featuring everyone’s favorite babysitting Rottweiler. When Carl is told to mind baby Madeleine at a department store, the faithful canine and his little friend do some mischievous exploring. From the toy aisles and the clothing racks and home décor, the duo make the store their own little adventure land.

In Carl Goes Shopping, Carl minds baby Madeleine at a department store, where they embark on mischievous explorations through the toy aisles, clothing racks, and home décor sections, turning the store into their own adventure land. Carl the good dog is 40 years old! While it's unknown what that translates to in book years, Carl seems to be ageless. Since Good Dog, Carl was first published in 1985, Alexandra Day has captured the hearts of readers of all ages with her charming illustrations and imaginative stories of Carl, the Rottweiler, following his adventures through over twenty books! The Good Dog Carl 40th Anniversary Collection: Carl Goes to Daycare (9781514990162) Carl's Sleepy Afternoon (9781514990179) Carl's Masquerade (9781514990186) Good Dog Carl's Valentine (9781514990193) Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant (9781514990209) Goodnight, Good Dog Carl (9781514990216) Carl Goes Shopping (9781514990223) Carl's Afternoon in the Park (9781514990247)

Carl and Madeleine have a Halloween adventure in this charming addition to the bestselling Carl series from Alexandra Day—more than three million books in print! Mom has to go help Grandma, but it's Halloween, and Carl and Madeleine don't want to miss out on the fun. So after Mom leaves, they make their own costumes and go out trick-or-treating by themselves. They even stop in at a party to bob for apples before they return safely to their house, content from their Halloween adventure and with Mom none the wiser.

Carl, a large dog, babysits while Mom steps out to run an errand.

Alexandra Day's beloved babysitter, Carl the dog, stars in this two beloved story created especially for beginning readers. Mama Dog needs a rest. Carl offers to watch her puppies. Will he be able to keep three playful puppies out of trouble? With a focus on high-quality writing and top-notch artwork, My Readers are original stories—not adaptations—with new illustrations that provide what beginning readers need most: a great story. Children will get hooked on these stories for the same reasons that these books became classics—appealing characters, dramatic plots, and beautiful artwork. These qualities are the best way to help children discover the joy of reading independently.

"Move over, Mary Poppins, and make room for Carl."—Publishers Weekly