Carl's Snowy Afternoon
Hardcover – Picture Book, November 10, 2009
Farrar Straus & Giroux · Hardcover · November 10, 2009
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A winter outing pairs snowy play with Carl’s resourceful care of the baby.
- Themes
- Snowy outdoor play, Secret outing, Caring for a baby
- Pacing
- Fast
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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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Everyone's favorite Rottweiler appears here in a wintertime romp.
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
Where it sits
| Dog Stories | 99% |
|---|---|
| Winter Sports | 51% |
| Seasons | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Dog Stories
- Authors
- Alexandra Day
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus & Giroux
- Published
- November 10, 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Snowy outdoor play · Secret outing · Caring for a baby
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure