Good Dog, Carl
Alexandra Day. Aladdin Paperbacks, $6.99 (40pp) ISBN 978-0-689-81771-7
Carl the rottweiler baby-sits for the first time in this (almost) wordless picture book classic. All ages. (Aug.)
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Reviewed on: 07/31/1997
Genre: Children's
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