Carl's Birthday (Carl)

by Alexandra Day (Author) Alexandra Day (Illustrator)

Carl's Birthday (Carl)
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Series: Carl
Carl the rottweiler and the toddler in his care watch the preparation for Carl's surprise birthday party.
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Some of the pictorial cues in this episode are more acute than those in the earlier stories; they may need explaining to children under six. (Picture book. 4+)

Copyright 1995 Kirkus Reviews, LLC Used with permission

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2—This nearly wordless picture book continues the fantasy of the renowned Rottweiler and his wee ward. The lovable dog and his toddler mistress sneak back home from a neighbor's house, where Madeleine's mother is preparing a birthday party for Carl. From hidden vantage points they check on or assist with preparations for the festivities. The clandestine pair escape to their rightful place, taking a nap together just in time to put on party attire and return home to be greeted by guests yelling "Surprise!" Party scenes contrast brightly with everyday life in another winner for Carl's fans.—Marsha McGrath, Clearwater Public Library, FL

Copyright 1995 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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"Another winner." —School Library Journal
Alexandra Day
Alexandra Day is a children's book author. Alexandra Day is a pseudonym; her real name is Sandra Louise Woodward Darling. She is the author of Good Dog, Carl, which tells the story of a Rottweiler named Carl who looks after a baby named Madeleine.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780374311506
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Publication date
September 01, 1997
Series
Carl
BISAC categories
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV017100 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Birthdays
Library of Congress categories
Dogs
Birthdays
Surprise birthday parties

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