Carl and the Baby Duck [Paperback]

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 storiesnot adaptationswith new illustrations that provide what beginning readers need most: a great story.

My Readers Level 1: Carl, the lovable rottweiler from the classic picture books, is helping Mama Duck to find one of her baby ducks in this all new story created especially for beginning readers.

Alexandra Dayis the author and illustrator ofGood Dog, Carland the rest of the beloved Carl books, includingCarl Goes Shopping,Carl's Christmas,Carl's BirthdayandCarl's Snowy Afternoon. The Darlings' own dog, a Rottweiler named Toby, was the original model for the main character ofGood 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.

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