Carl's owners have many errands to do and expect Carl to sleep the entire afternoon. Instead, Carl the rottweiler roams the town assisting many people in their daily chores.

When Madeleine's parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own -- they want to play in the snow! After getting all bundled up, they sneak off to go sledding, build a snowman, and even make an appearance at the party and try sliding on the ice at the pond. Of course, resourceful Carl gets the baby home before her parents return -- and...

"Carl and Madeleine dress up in costume and go out on a Halloween adventure"--

"Mama Duck needs help. Can Carl find her missing baby duck?"--P. [4] of cover.

Carl the rottweiler, in charge of a baby and a puppy, takes advantage of Mom's absence to lead them on a wild romp through the park.

Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company but escape from the hammock to do some exploring on the lake.

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

An elephant and a bear take over a diner and find out about responsibility and food language.

Carl tends to a sick puppy while the puppy's father takes the rest of his babies for a walk.

When a young boy goes for a boat ride on the river and accidentally falls in, he finds that swimming is not as frightening as heexpected.