Carl's Masquerade [Hardcover]

Alexandra Day (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Carl

To Carl and his young charge, a masquerade party proves an irresistible invitation to fun.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Just when you thought Day had issued the dernier cri on the subject of Carl the capering canine (Carl's Afternoon in the Park , et al.), she tops herself by producing her most atmospheric book yet. Here, the rottweiler is bidden to mind the baby while the grown-ups attend a masquerade ball. Carl and baby, of course, tail the party-goers and join in the fun ("Oh! They must be Beauty and the Beast. Great costumes!" say the doorkeepers in one of the three spreads bearing text). Day has all but abandoned the small, multiple scenes used to convey a particular narrative development in the earlier Carl books--instead, settings are sumptuously evoked, fully peopled and lushly colored, packed with witty details (e.g., Carl and baby encounter a guest tricked out as Carl-and-baby; Carl and baby solve the problem of cutlery by feasting on popsicles; a bullfrog brass band keeps everyone hopping). Meanwhile, the party itself, with its site gaily festooned, its guests gotten up in magical guises and its many diversions, could be everybody's fantasy fiesta. All ages.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-- Fans of the Rottweiler guardian/companion to a family's baby will enjoy this fourth adventure of the intrepid pair. When the parents go off in full costume to a masquerade party, Carl and his young charge soon follow. Admitted to the party, they enjoy the festivities, food, music, and games. They escape detection, possibly because among the invited guests is one garbed as a baby riding on a black dog. By the time the evening is over and the parents arrive home, the child is safely in her crib and Carl innocently stands guard. The full-page, richly colored, realistic paintings that make up this almost wordless book are full of visual humor and entertaining situations, as baby and dog mingle with party guests. And though the idea of a masquerade ball is nostalgic, and the nursery dog is reminiscent of Nana in Peter Pan , the book has appeal, especially for adults, for its sweet and gentle fantasy, and for the delightful pictures of handsome dog and enchanting child. --Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); 1st edition (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0374310947
• ISBN-13: 978-0374310943
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #583,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In addition to The Christmas We Moved to the Barn, Cooper Edens has writted many ppular children's books, including If You're Afraid of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow, and his popular Santa Cow books. Mr Edens lives in Seattle, Washington.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great babysitter!, March 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Carl's Masquerade (Board book)

This is one of my favorites as each time I take it out it makes me smile. Carl takes baby out and "follows" mom and dad to a masquerade party. How amusing when Carl and baby meet up with an "identical" costume match at the party! Just footsteps behind the parents they partake of food and festivities and then it is time to leave and safely arrive back home. Mom and dad linger at store windows "allowing" the careful babysitter to take his charge back to bed. Some reviewers believe Day's books set bad examples, but I totally disagree. All antics are in fun and mischief.

5.0 out of 5 stars CARL'S MASQUERADE, April 12, 2011

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This review is from: Carl's Masquerade (Hardcover)

This is a charming addition to the Carl series. Again, Carl is the super nanny, this time on party night. Very few words accompany the action which unfolds with wonderful illustrations. The author and artist, Alexandra Day, got some of her costume ideas from an old French book. Baby and Carl have another great adventure with the parents none the wiser. Even though this book is geared to the very young. My granddaughter chose to look at it again and again even when she started school. This is one of my favorites that was purchased on Amazon.com.

5.0 out of 5 stars Got to love Carl!!!, February 6, 2010

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This review is from: Carl's Masquerade (Hardcover)

If you are a dog lover then you and your kids will enjoy the Carl series. I grew up with these and am so excited to be able to pass them on to my son. They now have a collection of stories in a book called You're a Good Dog Carl. I purchased both. Also, if you like this book you might a try a book called Tuesday by David Wiesner. This is a fantastic book too.