Carl and the Baby Duck

by Alexandra Day

Overview

Alexandra Day's ever-popular dog, Carl, stars in this brand-new story created especially for beginning readers.

Mama Duck has lost one of her ducklings. Where could Baby Duck be? Mama Duck asks Carl for help. Will Carl be able to find Baby Duck?

With a focus on high-quality writing and top-notch artwork, My Readers are original stories—not adaptations—with new illustrations that provide what beginning readers need most: a great story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312624859
Publisher:	Square Fish
Publication date:	05/10/2011
Series:	My Readers: Level 1 Series
Edition description:	My Readers Level 1 Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	525,621
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	290L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

Alexandra Day is the author and illustrator of Good Dog, Carl and the rest of the beloved Carl books, including Carl Goes Shopping, Carl's Christmas, Carl's Birthday and Carl's Snowy Afternoon. The Darlings' own dog, a Rottweiler named Toby, was the original model for the main character of Good Dog, Carl. Since then, two other Darling Rottweilers have posed as Carl in the sequels: the late Arambarri, who was named for one of the Darlings' favorite jai alai players; and Zabala, who currently moonlights as an Our Best Friend therapy dog, visiting hospitals to cheer patients.

Editorial Reviews

Simple language, appealing repetition, a predictable narrative pattern, and a direct interplay between the text and the vibrant artwork draw emergent readers into the story.” —School Library Journal

“Carl has been a favorite character for many years. This new series offers an opportunity to meet Carl and enjoy the wonderful illustrations created by Day.” —Children's Literature

“There's no doubt about the charm of the "My Reader" books, especially with their emphasis on a 'great story'.” —The Seattle Times

From the Publisher

"Simple language, appealing repetition, a predictable narrative pattern, and a direct interplay between the text and the vibrant artwork draw emergent readers into the story.."

—School Library Journal

 

"Carl has been a favorite character for many years. This new series offers an opportunity to meet Carl and enjoy the wonderful illustrations created by Day."

—Children's Literature

 

"There's no doubt about the charm of the "My Reader" books, especially with their emphasis on a 'great story.'"

—The Seattle Times

K-Gr 2—Day's Good Dog, Carl (Green Tiger Press, 1985) is a classic, nearly wordless picture book about a lovable Rottweiler charged with minding the baby. In this spin-off, the easy, repetitive text is supported by colorful illustrations that provide context clues as Carl searches for a missing baby duck in several locations. Children will enjoy this next level of reading about a familiar character.—Nicole Waskie-Laura, Chenango Forks Elementary, Binghamton, NY

School Library Journal