Alexandra Day

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  • Bibliography:
    44 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    June 1977
  • Latest Book:
    February 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Carl

Carl Goes Shopping (Oct-1989)
Carl's Christmas (Oct-1990)
Carl's Masquerade (Oct-1992)
Carl's Afternoon in the Park (Nov-1992)
Carl Goes to Daycare (Oct-1993)
Carl Pops Up (Sep-1994)
Carl's Birthday (Nov-1995)
Good Dog, Carl (Sep-1997)
Follow Carl! (Sep-1998)
Carl's Sleepy Afternoon (Oct-2005)
You're a Good Dog, Carl (Oct-2007)
Carl's Summer Vacation (Jun-2008)
Carl's Snowy Afternoon (Nov-2009)
Carl and the Baby Duck (May-2011)
Carl and the Puppies (May-2011)
Carl and the Kitten (Nov-2011)
Carl at the Dog Show (Jan-2012)
Carl and the Sick Puppy (Jun-2012)
Carl and the Lost Kitten (Feb-2015)
Carl's Halloween (Aug-2015)
Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant (Sep-2016)
Goodnight, Good Dog Carl (Jan-2019)

Frank and Ernest

1 - Frank and Ernest (Sep-1988)
2 - Frank and Ernest Play Ball (Apr-1990)
3 - Frank and Ernest on the Road (Feb-1994)

Book List in Order: 44 titles

  • Handbook of College Entrance Exams

  • When You Wish upon a Star

  • Frank and Ernest

    Frank and Ernest - 1

    First published in 1988 and now back by popular demand, Good Dog, Carl illustrator Alexandra Day’s Frank and Ernest is the entertaining tale of a bear and an elephant who learn to run a diner.  The charming illustrations of the Deco-era diner a...

  • Paddy's Payday

  • Carl Goes Shopping

    Carl

    Carl Goes Shopping is a beautifully illustrated children’s book in the Carl series from author/artist Alexandra Day featuring everyone’s favorite babysitting Rottweiler.

    When Carl is told to mind baby Madeleine at a department store, th...

  • Frank and Ernest Play Ball

    Frank and Ernest - 2

    Good Dog, Carl creator Alexandra Day’s dynamic duo Frank, a bear, and Ernest an elephant, are back, and this time must master the language of baseball during their stint as managers of the Elmville Mudcats- a minor league team.
    The animal pals ...

  • River Parade

  • Carl's Christmas

    Carl

    Join beloved babysitting Rottweiler Carl in author/artist Alexandra Day’s perfectly joyous holiday children’s picture book, Carl’s Christmas.

    After helping baby decorate the family tree, Carl and his charge share an adventure-filled C...

  • Carl's Masquerade

    Carl



  • Carl's Afternoon in the Park

    Carl

    Carl, the baby, and a new puppy spend an eventful afternoon in the park, riding on a carousel, romping in the flowers, and visiting a children's zoo.

    The Carl board books are sure to be baby's best friends!

    Titles in this series:
    Ca...

  • Carl Goes to Daycare

    Carl

  • Frank and Ernest on the Road

    Frank and Ernest - 3

  • Carl Pops Up

    Carl

  • Carl's Birthday

    Carl

    Happy birthday, Carl! But can Mom surprise him? No way. As hard as Mom tries, Madeleine and her canine babysitter extraordinaire are hot on her trail, tasting the party punch, peeking at presents, and adding some of their own favorite decorations....

  • Good Dog, Carl

    Carl

    "This is a tale of timeless appeal--the original ""Carl"" book. Its pictures are so vivid and alive that hardly a word is needed to tell the story. An infant is left in the care of a dog while Mother is out. The two get into all sorts of mischief, bu...

  • Follow Carl!

    Carl

    Carl is back in his ninth adventure!

    Children barking at a squirrel in a tree? Carrying sticks in their mouths? Begging for food? Who could be responsible for such silly shenanigans except everybody's favorite baby-sitter, Carl, who takes a ...

  • Darby, the Special Order Pup

    Despite the fact that the puppy chews everything in sight, the little girl refuses to give up on him and asks her family to be patient since she knows that deep within is a good dog just waiting to be trained. 13,000 first printing....

  • Special Deliveries

    With the arrival of spring, Taffy is hard at work delivering the mail to her friends and neighbors in the valley, but when it is realized that some residents never seem to get any mail, it is up to Taffy and her friends to create something special fo...

  • Carl's Sleepy Afternoon

    Carl

    A new book to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Good Dog, Carl
    Carl is finally back! Once again, Alexandra Day has concocted a very busy day for the amazing and all-around resourceful Rottweiler Carl. His owner believes Carl is at home tak...



  • You're a Good Dog, Carl

    Carl

    "Take good care of the baby, Carl."

    Mother knows she can trust Carl, a large and lovable Rottweiler, to watch over baby Madeleine. What she doesn't know is that the minute she's gone, Carl and the baby gallop off on adventures. In this colle...

  • Carl's Summer Vacation

    Carl

    Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company, but this lovable canine and his charge have better things to do. They escape from the hammock to do some canoeing, pick blackberries, and enjoy...

  • Carl's Snowy Afternoon

    Carl

    When Madeleine's parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own -- they want to play in the snow! After getting all bundled up, they sn...

  • Carl and the Baby Duck

    Carl
    My Readers: Level 1

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

  • Carl and the Puppies

    Carl
    My Readers: Level 1

    Mama Dog needs a rest. Carl offers to watch her puppies. Will he be able to keep three playful puppies out of trouble?
    Alexandra Day's beloved babysitter, Carl the dog, stars in this brand-new story created especially for beginning readers.

  • Carl and the Kitten

    Carl

    A kitten is stuck up in a tree. How is the kitten going to get down? Can Carl find a way to help the kitten get down from the tree safely?...

  • Carl at the Dog Show

    Carl

    Madeleine’s mom has to help Carl's Cousin, Gamble, get ready to compete in his event at the dog show, and she tells Carl and Madeleine to meet her by the show ring. Do Carl and Madeleine listen? Of course not! They immediately set off to explore--t...

  • The Fairy Dogfather

    A young boy, Hector, has trouble differentiating the letters D and G. Thus when he writes a request to the universe that he needs a fairy godfather, well, the Fairy Dogfather arrives instead. The Fairy Dogfather is a big black and brown who wears a f...

  • Carl and the Sick Puppy

    Carl
    My Readers: Level 1

    Taking care of a sick child is not easy, and it’s no different for Carl. When he agrees to care for Daddy Dog’s sick puppy, Carl is run ragged by Puppy’s demands....

  • Carl and the Lost Kitten

    Carl

    Mama Cat has lost her kitten at the farm, and Carl is ready to help find him. Is the kitten inside the barn? Is he hiding in the field? Maybe he has climbed a tree. With twelve sliding doors to open and peek behind, little readers can join in on this...



  • Carl's Halloween

    Carl

    Mom has to go help Grandma, but it's Halloween, and Carl and Madeleine don't want to miss out on the fun. So after Mom leaves, they make their own costumes and go out trick-or-treating by themselves. They even stop in at a party to bob for apples bef...

  • Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant

    Carl

    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!Since Good Dog, Carl was published 30 years ago the series has sold well over a million books.The ...

  • Goodnight, Good Dog Carl

    Carl

    Everyone's favorite babysitting dog is back, and this time he's putting the everybody to bed! In Goodnight, Good Dog Carl, Carl tucks everyone in, makes sure all is well in the house, as a Good Dog should, and then settles down to sleep himself. A su...

  • Good Dog Carl Visits the Zoo - Board Book

    In this new adventure, beloved children's icon Carl has his paws full with a curious baby elephant who likes backyard wading pools, playgrounds, and fruit stands! This exciting story features iconic characters Carl and Madeleine as they visit a child...

  • Good Dog Carl Goes to a Party

    No celebration is complete without Carl present, and in this new adventure the beloved babysitter is ready to have fun with his friends and family!In this escapade, Carl is left to take care of the baby while his owners go to a party. But with fun an...

  • Good Dog Carl Helps Out Board Book

    Everyone’s favorite babysitter, Carl, is back for another day full of mischief and adventure. When Carl’s owners leave him at home to take a nap, Carl finds himself doing everything but sleeping! From making deliveries for the pharmacist ...

  • Carl Goes Shopping 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Carl Goes Shopping, Carl minds baby Madeleine at a department store, where they embark on mischievous explorations through the toy aisles, clothing racks, and home décor sections, turning the store into their own adventure land. Carl the good...

  • Carl Goes to Daycare 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Carl Goes to Daycare, Carl joins Madeline at school, where things quickly become lively with the teacher absent. As Carl navigates arts, crafts, snack time, and music, the day becomes an exciting adventure. Will Carl make it through the day? Will ...

  • Carl's Afternoon in the Park 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Carl's Afternoon in the Park, Carl park adventure is filled with fun, surprises, and playful encounters. Carl the good dog is 40 years old! While it's unknown what that translates to in book years, Carl seems to be ageless. Since Good Dog, Carl wa...

  • Carl's Masquerade 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Carl's Masquerade, Carl babysits while his owners attend a party. Amidst fun and festivities, Carl can't help but cause mischief. He joins the party with hilarious outcomes, winning games and sneaking snacks, all while looking after the baby. Carl...



  • Carl's Sleepy Afternoon 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Carl's Sleepy Afternoon, Carl's owners leave him to nap, but he ends up making deliveries and joining a magician's act. Carl helps friends and has fun around town, but will he return home before Madeline and her mom? Carl the good dog is 40 years ...

  • Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant, Carl and Madeleine visit a children's zoo and meet various baby animals. An elephant follows them home, causing mischief along the way. What will Carl do? Carl the good dog is 40 years old! While it's unknown w...

  • Good Dog Carl's Valentine 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Good Dog Carl's Valentine, Carl and his family prepare for Valentine's Day. After making a valentine for her mother, Madeline takes a snack break. Meanwhile, Carl gets into the valentine supplies and causes mischief. His secret activities result i...

  • Goodnight, Good Dog Carl 40th Anniversary Edition

    In Goodnight, Good Dog Carl, Carl tucks everyone in after some games, milk, and a bedtime story. Ensuring everything is in order, Carl then settles down to sleep himself. Carl the good dog is 40 years old! While it's unknown what that translates to i...

  • Good Dog Carl Goes to School

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    Classrooms are places where things can easily go awry, especially when the teacher is locked out! Join Carl for another adventure in this latest edition of the long-beloved Good Dog, Carl series.When Carl accompanies Madeline to school, things get qu...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Alexandra Day has published 44 books.

The next book by Alexandra Day, Goodnight, Good Dog Carl 40th Anniversary Edition, will be published in February 2025.

The first book by Alexandra Day, Handbook of College Entrance Exams, was published in June 1977.

Yes. Alexandra Day has 2 series.
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