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

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$1398

Book #15 · Picture Book · 2016

Good Dog Carl and the Baby Elephant

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30 pages

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In reading order

Good Dog Carl Series

24 books · Published 1985–2024

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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?

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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 in 1985, and the newest book, Good Dog Carl Helps Out, was published in 2024.