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! To prove that she really is a considerate dog, Martha decides to find something extra special for Grandma's birthday. But choosing the right gift for a human is a lot harder than it looks, especially when Martha's idea of the perfect present is a wormy apple or slab of bacon! In the end, Martha learns that thoughtfulness and perserverance count for far more than any gift could.
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.
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 the talking dog loves rolling in garbage.
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.