Alexandra Day
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Description
Alexandra Day is the pseudonym for Sandra Louise Woodward Darling, the author and illustrator of a popular series of children's books that began with Good Dog, Carl. Her own dog, Toby, was the model for the first book. Four other family Rottweilers have been models for Carl in the 11 sequels that followed. Darling lives in Seattle with her family and dog Zubiaga.
Books
Carl Goes Shopping
While his mistress shops, Carl, a large dog, and the baby in his care explore the department store quite thoroughly and have a wonderful time.
Follow Carl!
Carl, the dog, leads a group of children around the neighborhood in the game of follow the leader.
Carl's afternoon in the park
Carl the rottweiler, in charge of a baby and a puppy, takes advantage of Mom's absence to lead them on a wild romp through the park.
Paddy's pay-day
On his day off from the circus, Paddy, a performing Irish terrier, spends a delightful day in a country town.
Helping the Night
Charlotte and her rabbit friend work to keep the night beautiful by polishing the stars, filling the moon, and paving the Milky Way. On board pages.
Helping the flowers & trees
Isabel and her pony friend help keep flowers and trees wonderful by painting the autumn leaves and embroidering the meadow. On board pages.
Carl and the sick puppy
Carl tends to a sick puppy while the puppy's father takes the rest of his babies for a walk.
Good Dog Carl and the baby elephant
Beloved children's icon Good Dog, Carl has his paws full with a mischievous baby elephant who likes backyard wading pools, playgrounds and fruit stands!
Carl's sleepy afternoon
Carl's owners have many errands to do and expect Carl to sleep the entire afternoon. Instead, Carl the rottweiler roams the town assisting many people in their daily chores.
Carl and the puppies
Mama Dog needs a rest. Carl offers to watch her puppies. Will he be able to keep three playful puppies out of trouble?
The flight of a dove
Four-year-old Betsy, an autistic child, begins to improve after she sees a dove, one of the animals at her preschool, fly into the air. Based on a true story.
Not Forgotten
Recommended by psychic Sara Connolly for a missing person case, PI Cameron Cade searches for his new client’s sister who has been lost to her, but not forgotten for 22 years. Dark family secrets come to light during the investigation. The offender takes drastic steps to suppress the knowledge of his horrific acts against women. He will stop at nothing to keep his secrets hidden. With Cameron and Sara’s help, some very dire past situations result in some very positive outcomes when the victims join forces and become the heroes by turning a negative into a positive.
Darby, the special-order pup
The Bells have trouble training Darby, the puppy they have ordered through the mail, but in the end he saves them from disaster.
Carl makes a scrapbook
Carl the rottweiler and the toddler in his care glue items in a scrapbook.