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Books with author Alexandra Vos

  • Good Dog, Carl : A Classic Board Book

    Alexandra Day

    Board book (Little Simon, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Here is the book that introduced Carl, the babysitting Rottweiler, to his adoring fans. Readers will delight as Carl leads his infant mistress on a wordless romp through the house, causing chaos and destruction, but managing to restore order just before Mother returns home! Full color.
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  • Goodnight, Good Dog Carl

    Alexandra Day

    Board book (Laughing Elephant, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Everyone's favorite babysitting dog is back, and this time he's putting the everybody to bed! In Goodnight, Good Dog Carl, Carl tucks everyone in, makes sure all is well in the house, as a Good Dog should, and then settles down to sleep himself. A suggested lullaby is included at the end. This new board book is the latest title from Alexandra Day, author and illustrator of the best selling Good Dog Carl series of children's picture books. With over six-million 'Carl' books in print, Goodnight, Good Dog Carl is sure to become a bedtime classic for a whole new generation of children.
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  • Carl's Birthday

    Alexandra Day

    Board book (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Sept. 1, 1997)
    Happy birthday, Carl! But can Mom surprise him? No way. As hard as Mom tries, Madeleine and her canine babysitter extraordinaire are hot on her trail, tasting the party punch, peeking at presents, and adding some of their own favorite decorations.
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  • Carl's Afternoon in the Park

    Alexandra Day

    Board book (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Oct. 1, 1992)
    Carl, the baby, and a new puppy spend an eventful afternoon in the park, riding on a carousel, romping in the flowers, and visiting a children's zoo.The Carl board books are sure to be baby's best friends!Titles in this series:Carl Goes ShoppingCarl's ChristmasCarl's Afternoon in the ParkCarl's MasqueradeCarl Goes to DaycareCarl's Birthday
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  • Carl Goes Shopping

    Alexandra Day

    Board book (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Oct. 1, 1992)
    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.
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  • Carl's Christmas

    Alexandra Day

    Board book (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Oct. 1, 1992)
    Join beloved babysitting Rottweiler Carl in author/artist Alexandra Day’s perfectly joyous holiday children’s picture book, Carl’s Christmas. After helping baby decorate the family tree, Carl and his charge share an adventure-filled Christmas Eve complete with window shopping, giving to the needy, and a visit with Santa Claus.
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  • Good Dog, Carl

    Alexandra Day

    Paperback (Aladdin Paperbacks, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Available in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world.
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  • Good Dog, Carl

    Alexandra Day

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, May 1, 1991)
    Carl and his infant mistress embark on a delightful pop-up adventure when Madeline's mother leaves the loveable rottweiler in charge while she is gone for a while.
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  • Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant

    Alexandra Day

    Hardcover (Laughing Elephant, Sept. 15, 2016)
    Beloved children's icon Good Dog, Carl has his paws full with a mischievous baby elephant who likes backyard wading pools, playgrounds and fruit stands!Since Good Dog, Carl was published 30 years ago the series has sold well over a million books.The appeal of the series lies in the nearly wordless narrative, the lovable and somewhat mischievous Rottweiler and the little girl he takes on secret adventures. These are all present in this wonderful addition to the series. Day’s painterly skills are superb and her loving portrayal of the gentle dog and his trusting companion are as winning as ever, and this time an enterprising baby elephant joins the pair.This time Carl and Madeleine visit a children’s zoo where the enjoy visiting various baby animals. When they leave for an ice cream cone and a walk around the neighborhood, the little elephant follows them and shares their adventures.
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  • Carl's Christmas

    Alexandra Day

    Hardcover (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Oct. 17, 1990)
    Join beloved babysitting Rottweiler Carl in author/artist Alexandra Day’s perfectly joyous holiday children’s picture book, Carl’s Christmas. After helping baby decorate the family tree, Carl and his charge share an adventure-filled Christmas Eve complete with window shopping, giving to the needy, and a visit with Santa Claus.
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  • Carl's Sleepy Afternoon

    Alexandra Day

    Hardcover (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Oct. 5, 2005)
    A new book to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Good Dog, CarlCarl is finally back! Once again, Alexandra Day has concocted a very busy day for the amazing and all-around resourceful Rottweiler Carl. His owner believes Carl is at home taking a nap, when really he's making tracks all over town. He visits a bakery, makes a delivery for the pharmacist, helps out a veterinarian, and joins in a magician's act in the park. But in the most important event of the day, Carl becomes a real hero when he rescues a litter of puppies from a fire.With eight more pages of fun than in the previous Carl books, this captivating adventure, related mostly through pictures, will delight fans old and new.
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  • Carl's Snowy Afternoon

    Alexandra Day

    Hardcover (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Nov. 10, 2009)
    When Madeleine's parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own― they want to play in the snow! After getting all bundled up, they sneak off to go sledding, build a snowman, and even make an appearance at the party and try sliding on the ice at the pond. Of course, resourceful Carl gets the baby home before her parents return―and the babysitter is never the wiser.Everyone's favorite Rottweiler appears here in a wintertime romp.
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