Carl's Nose

by Karen Lee Schmidt

In a town with nothing but bad weather, Carl's the dog to sniff out the storm. Folks can rely on him, which means that Carl has it made in the shade . . . and the wind, rain, and sleet. So when the climate suddenly takes a turn for the fair, what's a foul-weather dog to do? Karen Lee Schmidt has created a heartwarming tale with a subtle message about adapting to change. Readers will fall in love with Carl, a lovable doggy hero who's full of heart...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152050493
• ISBN13: 9780152050498
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

I LOVED THIS BOOK!

If you're sniffing around for a wonderful book don't miss this one! It takes place in a mountain town populated by moose in ski caps, bears in aprons, and one special hound dog in a red houndstooth jacket named Carl. Carl predicts the weather with his amazing nose. Since in Grimsville it's always snowing or raining or "the wind is whipping the clouds into a terrible fury", Carl has an exciting job. That is, until the sun comes out and every day is exactly like the one before it! What could Carl use his nose for now? Carl's sad eyes pulled at my heart. Carl flopped on the couch, lumberjack-socked-paws over the arm, made me chuckle. I laughed out loud at the picture of Carl's nose picking up a new scent - but I can't tell you what his amazing nose sniffed this time! Karen Lee Schmidt's unique visual perspectives and rich colors draw the reader in. The expressions on the animals of Grimsville are delightful. (Big Marie, the hippo in pink, looks a lot like my auntie.) I've been a fan of Ms. Schmidt's beautifully illustrated books for years -- but this one is the best!

Carl's Nose... You can't keep a good dog down...

Even if you don't have children (but especially if you do), go buy this book right away. As a 53 year-old father with grown kids, I must confess that "Carl's Nose" is the one book that I keep by my night-stand, and the book I read every evening to put the day to bed and my mind at rest. Carl rises above adversity to create a new life for himself... he's a true survivor and an inspiration for people of all ages. Ms. Schmidt's illustrations are simply spectacular... her talent as an artist shouts from every page. And she has that rare gift of being able both to illustrate a page and turn a phrase in a marvelous way. Carl's Nose is a beautiful book and a heroic tale. I can't wait for the sequel...