Carl's Summer Vacation    by Alexandra Day Order:  USA  Can Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2008 (2008) Hardcover Read an Excerpt     Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch Everyone's favorite picture book dog, Carl, is back for another adventure. Carl's story, like most of the other Carl stories, is told predominantly in pictures and only minimal words. In this story, Carl's family arrives at their summer home. Carl and the little girl of the house are supposed to be napping on the porch, but Carl gives her a life jacket, and they're off on their day or exploration. There's a boat ride, a romp through the woods, a playground, a baseball game, and an interlude at a picnic. Then, home again to watch the boat races with the family. Of course, Madeleine and Carl's adventure remains a secret from everyone else. The paintings' dreamlike quality captures the lazy summer day feel. Fans of Carl will delight in this summertime romp. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews