Reader’s Annotation: After reading this book, children will love on their own dogs or ask for a gentle giant like Carl. Alexandra Day does an amazing job capturing the true mannerisms and temperament of Rottweilers, in a series that depicts the family dog as the stand-in nanny. Carl is responsible as he is adorable, and the children are always cared for when mom and dad are away.
Author: Alexandra Day
Illustrator:
Age: 1 - 4 years
genre/subject: Children's picture book
Plot Summary: Mom leaves for an errand and she puts Carl in charge. Together the child and Carl dance to music, make an afternoon snack, play outside, bathe and take a nap.
Evaluation: Great for children with pets, or to de-myth the vicious reputation of this breed of dog.
Significance & Bibliographic Usefulness: Strong picture book. There are no more that two sentences in this whole book. The plot unfolds through pictures.
Readalikes: Any other "Carl" book: 'Carls Afternoon in the Park," "Carl Goes Shopping."
Awards/Lists: None
Links:
Buffalo Library Review
Hook: Kids are safe under Carl's watch
Ideas, Uses:
ISBN: 978-0689807480
Page Count: 40
Format: board book, paperback
Publisher: Little Simon
Publication Date: February 1, 1996
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