by Alexandra Day
I usually don't like books without words but this one is definitely an exception. I really loved it! The pictures are very beautiful and you can "read" the book without having to think what the story is.And now I finally know what Nana from Peter Pan is doing all day!
A fun book that works as an imaginative activity with your kids. The book shows of a dog taking after a toddler while the mother is away. He gives the boy rides, food, a bath, plays with him etc. I went through this book with my 2 younger brothers. Since the book's story is through illustrations...
So, the mother of a young child leaves the baby in the care of her pet Rotweiler while she goes off to run some errands. This picture book has very few words. The story takes us through the many adventures Carl and Baby get into during their time together. They play dress-up and slide down the laund...
One of my favorite kid's books. As an extra added bonus, after reading this book, you won't immediately think of The Omen every time you see a Rottweiler.
I read this book with my son a million times. We had a big black dog who was an equal partner in child-rearing. Actually, she may have thought she was slightly more responsible than the humans. And she maybe was right. Many of my son's earliest memories involve Inky standing between him and danger. ...
It's hard to tell a story without words. Day manages quite well. Adults will be charmed as will older preschoolers. Actual babies will have trouble with the detailed paintings and figuring out the story.
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