Day, Alexandra

A picture story in which a mother, after receiving notice on Christmas Eve that she has to vacate her house by midnight, rallies her two daughters and twelve animals together to move the family into an abandoned barn where they proceed to celebrate the holiday in merry fashion.

Carl and the baby escape from the babysitter and enjoy playing outside in the snow.

Mama Dog needs to rest, so Carl the dog offers to take her three puppies for a walk, and by the time they get back, it is Carl who needs a nap.

Carl helps a little kitten that is stuck in a tree.

Carl and Madeleine, who are supposed to be napping, escape from the hammock and go canoeing, pick blackberries, go on a picnic, and play baseball, making Mom and Dad curious as to why they are so tired at the end of the day.

Carl, a large dog, and the baby in his charge fit right in when they follow Mom and Dad to a masquerade party.

A dog named Carl has a very busy day following his owner on her errands.

Carl the rottweiler takes charge when things take an unexpected turn at the day care center he is visiting.

Carl the rottweiler and the toddler in his care watch the preparation for Carl's surprise birthday party.

Four-year-old Betsy, an autistic child, begins to improve after she sees a dove, one of the animals at her preschool, fly into the air. Based on a true story.