So You Want to Be a Dog?

By Susan Meddaugh,

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Book description

Hypothesis: "It’s easier being a dog than being a human." This seems pretty safe to say, but the notion is put to the test in this funny, action-packed, full-color chapter book based on the PBS showMartha Speaks. When Carolina is turned into a dog, she finds out how irresistible mud,…

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1 author picked So You Want to Be a Dog? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Martha Speaks is the famous speaking dog. I recommend this chapter book as it relates to my book.

In this story, two children exchange their lives with that of their dog for a day. I like this original scenario because it can teach great lessons on being happy with who you are and what you have. At the end of the book, the author gathered new words in a glossary.

Readers can also follow the step-by-step experiment at the end to become a dog for the day. Do not hesitate to read this book with your children and make them…

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