Martha the talking dog loves rolling in garbage. Martha's family loves Martha, but they DO NOT like how she smells! Finally, Dad puts his foot down: Until Martha takes a bath, she is not allowed in the house. When will their show-down over the freedom to stink end? As soon as possible, if Helen's plan to help Dad and Martha make amends works! This level 1 Green Light Reader incorporates rebus images into a simple text for very young kids. With its gross-out humor and full-color illustrations, this reader based on PBS's popular TV show Martha Speaks is ideal for reluctant or beginning readers. Includes a rebus matching activity!
For use in schools and libraries only. Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.
Susan Meddaugh. “WHOA!” Helen shouted. “I'm supposed to be walking you! What's going on?” “I overheard two men discussing a plot,” Martha said. “They mentioned candy . . . and babies . . . and cake! We have to act fast.
Martha takes center stage in these two funny tales about what it means to be in a play!
Collects six stories featuring a dog named Martha that learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.
This book uses picture symbols within the text to help introduce lovable Martha and her fun-loving family and friends to beginning readers. Includes a cut-out flashcard game.
Martha always seems to do the wrong thing around Grandma Lucille, like saying the wrong thing at the wrong time or treading on her favorite hat!
Susan Meddaugh. They glared at me. “Or . . . not?” I squeaked. Helen met me and Skits at Carolina's. Carolina told us what the men had said. We felt awful. “I can't believe they said it was gossip,” I said. “It was all true, wasn't it?
Martha is visiting a farm for the first time.
Martha worries that her recent bouts of bad luck might be contagious!
Martha has to make a flower delivery to a supposedly haunted house.