Goodreads has some interesting information about the author. It indicates that Alexandra Day is the pseudonym for Sandra Louise Woodward Darling. Years ago when she was visiting Zurich, Switzerland, "she came across a volume of old German picture sheets, one of which featured a poodle playing with a baby who was supposed to be taking a nap. This image proved the inspiration for Good Dog, Carl. The Darlings' own dog, a Rottweiler named Toby, was the model for the book's main character. Since then, two other of the Darlings' dogs have posed as Carl in the seven sequels: the late Arambarri, who was named for one of the Darlings' favorite jai alai players; and Zabala, who currently moonlights as a therapy dog."
School Library Journal published an article about the value of wordless books that includes a list of popular titles.
What are some wordless books that you have used with good results in your libraries?
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| Alexandra Day and her Rottweiler |