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Carl's Afternoon in the Park (ISBN: 0-374-31104-8) is a fun children's book written by Alexandra Day. It was first published in 1991. What makes this book special is that it tells its story mostly through pictures. There's only a little bit of text on the very first and very last pages.

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Carl's Afternoon in the Park
Author Alexandra Day
Country United States
Language English
Genre Children's literature
Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date
  • 10 May 1991
Media type Print (hardback and paperback)
ISBN 0-374-31104-8
Preceded by Carl’s Christmas 
Followed by Carl’s Masquerade 

What Happens in Carl's Afternoon in the Park?

This book takes you on an exciting adventure with a special dog named Carl. The story begins in a park, where a woman is enjoying a walk. She has her baby daughter and her loyal rottweiler Carl with her.

A Surprise Meeting in the Park

Suddenly, they meet a friend of the woman's. This friend also has a cute rottweiler puppy! The two friends decide to take a short break and have some tea. They trust Carl, the big rottweiler, to watch over the baby and the little puppy.

Carl's Fun Adventures

While the adults are having tea, Carl and the baby have an amazing time. The book shows all the fun things they do together in the park. It's a look at the adventures of a clever dog and a curious baby. They explore, play, and have a memorable afternoon.

The End of the Day

When the women return, they wonder if Carl and the baby were bored. But readers know that Carl made sure the baby had a wonderful and exciting time!

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