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Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company, but this lovable canine and his charge have better things to do. They escape from the hammock to do some canoeing, pick blackberries, and enjoy a picnic. Carl even plays a little baseball! That night, Mom and Dad wonder why the two are so tired - little do they know that Carl and Madeleine have been busy exploring all that a summer vacation on the lake has to offer.
Told mainly through Alexandra Day's gorgeous oil paintings, this summertime romp will make readers long to bring Carl along on their own vacations!
Author Notes
Alexandra Day is the pen name for Sandra Louise Woodward Darling, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1941. She received a bachelor's degree in English literature from Swarthmore College. After college, she worked for the 92nd Street Y.M.H.A. in New York City and took classes at The Art Students' League. She and her husband owned The Green Tiger Press for over 10 years. She illustrated her first book, The Teddy Bear's Picnic, in 1982. It won an award from the children's jury at the Bologna Book Fair and was selected by the Children's Book Council as one of their choices for 1984. Her other works include When You Wish Upon a Star; Frank and Ernest; Frank and Ernest Play Ball; Frank and Ernest On The Road; Good Dog, Carl; Carl Goes Shopping; Carl's Christmas; Carl's Afternoon in the Park; and Paddy's Payday.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-Young Madeleine and her loyal pup, Carl, are up to their same tricks in this charming addition to a whimsical series. Mom and Dad are busy preparing the summer cabin for company later in the evening, and they leave the pair in a hammock on the back porch. Immediately upon hearing Mom say, "You two have a good nap so you'll be ready to go see the fireworks tonight," Carl and his devoted sidekick decide to go exploring. It is here that the text stops, for the most part. Richly detailed and beautifully hued illustrations depict the duo's adventures: a canoe ride that includes a stop by a flowering lily pad; a romp through wild blackberry bushes where they come upon a highly protective mama skunk; a stop at the playground where Carl joins a baseball game, and more. They return to the hammock just in time to be "awakened" by Mom. Madeleine falls asleep in her father's arms during the vibrantly depicted fireworks show, leaving her parents to wonder why she was so tired after having had such a long nap. A strong, solid addition.-Lisa Gangemi Kropp, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
(Preschool) Up at the family's cabin, Rottweiler Carl and his charge Madeleine are supposed to be taking a nap, but, as usual, no. The two go canoeing (after Carl thoughtfully puts the toddler into a lifejacket), gleefully fall into the water, visit a playground, interrupt a ballgame, and surreptitiously feast on somebody else's picnic. Lush but decorous watercolor illustrations provide sober-sided counterpoint to the mischief being wreaked within them, and Day rewards close observers with unexpected touches, such as a bunny and squirrel joining in the clandestine eating. The text is minimal and rightly so, as Day knows just how to make a story move through pictures alone. From HORN BOOK, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Carl the protective Rottweiler and Madeleine the charming toddler return for another playful adventure in this popular series. The very brief text explains that the family is arriving at their lakeside cabin to prepare for a picnic dinner and to take in a fireworks display with friends. Madeleine and Carl should settle down for a nap, but they take off on another independent escapade, away from any watchful parents. The daring duo begin by canoeing together on the lake, an activity that may give safety-conscious parents pause, especially when the canoe tips over. (Responsible Carl made sure Madeleine was wearing her life jacket and even tightened the strap for her.) They move on to a full afternoon of play at the park and beach, returning home in time for dinner but too tired to stay awake for the fireworks. Day's paintings are as charming as ever, particularly in the joyful scenes of Madeleine riding on Carl's back, but one must wonder when Carl will be ready to retire. (Picture book. 3-5) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Carl the rottweiler and his family are at their cottage by the lake. Mom tells her young daughter and Carl to take a nap, but the two have other plans. They ride in a canoe, get sprayed by a skunk, and find a playground, a baseball game, and a boat race before heading home. Mom is surprised they are so tired after their nap. Although some may find it disconcerting to see such a young child on her own (capable Carl notwithstanding), the attraction, as always, is the evocative watercolor art, coupled here with the fantasy of having secret fun.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2008 Booklist
