Book description
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¦
Why read it?
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?Ā 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 canāt 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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