When Helen Finney feeds alphabet soup to her dog, Martha, it goes straight up to her brain, and Martha begins to speak! But having a talking dog isn't always as much fun as it seems.
When Helen Finney feeds alphabet soup to Martha, her dog, Martha begins to speak, jabbering throughout Helen's favorite television programs and asking embarrassing questions.
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.
Read two stories about the ins and outs of news reporting in this book: First, Martha and Skits dig up a BIG scoop, but nobody believes them! Next, Martha learns the difference between gossip and news as she hones her reporting skills.
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!
Martha is visiting a farm for the first time.
Martha worries that her recent bouts of bad luck might be contagious!
Susan Meddaugh. “Get going!” yelled Carlotta Bumblecrumb. She grabbed the tablecloth to pull it off him. Mr. Stubble tripped and knocked her off her feet. They landed in a heap. The From his chair, Jingles watched us. His eyes narrowed.