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Carl's Snowy Afternoon

Name: Carl's Snowy Afternoon
ISBN: 9780374310868

Hardcover – Picture Book, November 10, 2009

Alexandra Day

Farrar Straus & Giroux · Hardcover · November 10, 2009

Reading lane: Dog Stories

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.

Dog Stories Winter Sports Weather Stories children

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Snow-Day Mischief

A winter outing pairs snowy play with Carl’s resourceful care of the baby.

Come here for

Sledding, snowmen, and a slippery pond
A clever dog and a baby on the move

Expect

A playful picture-book winter romp
Mischief and a timely trip home

Book Details

Authors: Alexandra Day
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
Published: November 10, 2009
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Dog Stories · Weather Stories
Reading lane: Dog Stories

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Publisher Categories

Action & Adventure
Dog Stories

About This Book

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...

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