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Book #15 · Picture Book · 2016
Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant
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Book Series · 24 Books
Good Dog Carl Books
In order from Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant to Good Dog Carl Helps Out.
The Good Dog Carl series is a set of 24 picture books by Alexandra Day, published between 1985 and 2024. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 30 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Good Dog Carl Series
24 books · Published 1985–2024
#15
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$1398
Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant
Picture Book · 2016
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$858
Good Dog, Carl
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985
A Rottweiler babysits a curious toddler.
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$1049
Carl Goes Shopping
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1989
A dog and baby explore a department store, causing mischief.
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$958
Carl's Christmas
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1990
A Rottweiler and baby embark on a magical Christmas Eve adventure.
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$1049
Carl's Afternoon in the Park
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1991
A baby, a dog, and a puppy explore a park full of surprises.
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$1348
Carl Goes to Daycare
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1993
A rottweiler must handle chaos at a day care center.
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$958
Carl's Birthday
Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 1995
Can Mom keep Carl's birthday a surprise from curious eyes?
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$1348
Follow Carl!
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1998
A playful dog leads children on a whimsical adventure through town and country.
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$1597
Puppy Trouble
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2002
A mischievous puppy escapes his cage, causing chaos and laughter at home.
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$1498
Carl's Sleepy Afternoon
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2005
A Rottweiler's secret day of heroism unfolds across town.
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$1697
Carl's Summer Vacation
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008
A dog and child sneak away for summer adventures while parents remain unaware.
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$1697
Carl's Snowy Afternoon
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2009
A babysitter is clueless as Carl and Madeleine sneak out for snowy adventures.
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$474
Carl and the Baby Duck
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011
A dog helps a mother duck find her missing duckling.
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$674
Carl and the Puppies
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011
Can Carl the dog keep three mischievous puppies out of trouble?
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$574
Carl and the Kitten
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011
A kitten is stuck in a tree. Can Carl save it?
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$1697
Carl at the Dog Show
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012
Carl and Madeleine explore a dog show, causing chaos and fun while avoiding detection.
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$474
Carl and the Sick Puppy
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012
A rottweiler faces chaos caring for a demanding sick puppy.
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$1797
Carl's Halloween
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015
Two friends sneak out for a secret Halloween adventure.
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$1049
Goodnight, Good Dog Carl
Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2019
A dog ensures everyone is tucked in before bedtime adventures unfold.
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$1597
Good Dog Carl's Valentine
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021
A mischievous Rottweiler's secret Valentine adventure unfolds with sweet surprises.
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$1049
Good Dog Carl Visits the Zoo
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2021
A curious baby elephant follows Carl and Madeleine, causing delightful chaos.
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$1049
Good Dog Carl Goes to a Party
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023
A mischievous dog crashes a party with a baby in tow.
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$1049
Good Dog Carl Goes to School
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023
Chaos ensues when Carl must manage a classroom without a teacher.
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$1135
Good Dog Carl Helps Out
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2024
A dog's nap turns into a town-wide adventure. Can he return before his owners do?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Good Dog Carl series?
There are 24 books in the Good Dog Carl series. It began with Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant in 2016, and the newest book, Good Dog Carl Helps Out, was published in 2024.
What order should you read the Good Dog Carl books in?
Start with Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #24.
What ages are the Good Dog Carl books best for?
The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring Good Dog Carl to life.
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