"Lively and unusual things happen when Carl the dog is left un charge of the baby". (Descripción editorial).

This book is about a mom who leaves her baby alone and tells Carl the dog look after her baby. As soon as the mother leaves, Carl and the baby go on all sorts of adventures throughout the house together, that they wouldn't be able to do with the mother home. This was great bonding experience for the dog and baby. As the mom arrived at home Carl put the baby back to bed to make it look like nothing happened.

I would recommend this book to a 1-2ns grade classroom! It is a wonderful book to show a relationship between a dog and a baby. Most dogs are very protective and loving over thier human siblings! Shows the kids a sense of responsibleness to have the house the exact same as it was when the mother left.

An absolute classic but Carl definitely does not engage with current safe sleep baby practices! This is from 1985 though. I grew up with [b:Carl's Afternoon in the Park|808528|Carl's Afternoon in the Park (Good Dog, Carl, #4)|Alexandra Day|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1398200861l/808528._SX50_.jpg|1561359] and [b:Carl's Christmas|808529|Carl's Christmas (Good Dog, Carl, #3)|Alexandra Day|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1379150896l/808529._SX50_.jpg|794470] but had never read the first book- now I have! Only two sentences on the first and last pages, with the remainder being lush paintings of Baby and Carl's hijinks throughout the house. ( )

Independent Reading Level: 1-3 years
Awards: None

House favourite! ( )