Martha Speaks

By Susan Meddaugh,

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When Helen Finney feeds alphabet soup to her dog, Martha, it goes straight up to her brain, and Martha begins to speak! The basis for the Emmy-nominated PBS series.

Having a talking dog is a lot of fun--unless your dog never stops talking! When chatty Martha gives her family theā€¦

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2 authors picked Martha Speaks as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Martha Speaks is a classic for good reason. How can you not get attached to a dog who is fed vegetable soup that goes to her brain, not her stomach, and then is able to speak--incessantly? This fun book is the basis for the Emmy-nominated PBS TV series of the same name. Read and watch away!

From Elizabeth's list on for dog lovers.

This book is well written. It is not a cavalcade of exotic words. It is not filled with clever conundrums. It is a rock-solid story about a dog that starts to speak after eating Alphabet Soup. Who could resist that idea? Also, once the dog starts talking she canā€™t shut up, and I can relate to that as well.

From Julie's list on picture books that play with words.

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