"Carl and the Baby Duck" by Alexandra Day follows the delightful adventures of Carl, a lovable Rottweiler, and an unexpected visitor—a curious baby duck. As Carl takes on the role of protector and companion, the duo ventures through a day filled with fun and exploration. The story beautifully captures their bond as they navigate various challenges, such as getting the baby duck safely home. Through charming illustrations and a simple narrative, the book celebrates friendship, responsibility, and the joy of surprising encounters. It's a heartwarming tale that delights young readers and emphasizes the importance of caring for others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: My Readers, My Readers Level 1 .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Turtleback Books .

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.