Available in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world.

Everyone's favorite babysitter, Carl, is back for another day full of mischief and adventure. When Carl's owners leave him at home to take a nap, Carl finds himself doing everything but sleeping! From making deliveries for the pharmacist to joining a magician's act in the park, Carl's paws are full as he makes his tracks all over town. With a sense of dogged devotion that only comes from a canine companion, Carl helps out his friends and has some fun along the way, but will he make it back home before Madeline and her mom? This new board book is the latest title from Alexandra Day. Composed of durable pages and fantastically immersive illustrations, this book features a charming and funny story that is perfect for early readers and excitable children as a precursor to naptime. Carl as usual, charms and delights, and his escapades are sure to become a highly requested bed- and nap-time favorite. This is a Board Book version of Carl's Sleepy Afternoon .

Classrooms are places where things can easily go awry, especially when the teacher is locked out! Join Carl for another adventure in this latest edition of the long-beloved Good Dog, Carl series. When Carl accompanies Madeline to school, things get quickly out of hand. With the teacher outside and a schedule to follow, Carl must try to get his peers back on track. But with arts and crafts, snacktime, and music circles, school is a very exciting place to be and the usual shenanigans takes place with Carl right at its center. Will Carl finish school in one piece? Will the teacher get back into the classroom? Another charming board book from Alexandra Day, this iteration of Good Dog, Carl features sturdy pages, stunning illustrations, and an engaging story that is sure to enthrall young children and early readers. For eager new learners and curious children alike, this story is the perfect way to introduce kids to school. This is a Board Book version of Carl Goes to Daycare

Carl the rottweiler, in charge of a baby and a puppy, takes advantage of Mom's absence to lead them on a wild romp through the park.

In Carl's Afternoon in the Park, Carl park adventure is filled with fun, surprises, and playful encounters. 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)

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