Carl S Christmas

Carl the rottweiler explores the dog show in which his brother Gamble competes.

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

A family's faithful dog and the baby left in his charge share an adventure-filled Christmas Eve.

In Prague in December, as Radim's family fattens up this year's Christmas carp in their bathtub, Radim finds himself feeling sorry for the creature and develops a daring plan.

Carl the rottweiler and the toddler in his care watch the preparation for Carl's surprise birthday party.

Father Christmas' gift to a poor boy is that each of his parent's Christmas presents to him (3 apples, 1 red cent, a purse, shoes, a pine cone, a hymn book, a cork boat, and a stocking) has the power of speech and they tell him the stories of their lives.

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.

Mama Dog needs a rest. Carl offers to watch her puppies. Will he be able to keep three playful puppies out of trouble? Alexandra Day's beloved babysitter, Carl the dog, stars in this brand-new story created especially for beginning readers.