Susan Meddaugh Boeken

"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 show Martha Speaks . When Carolina is turned into a dog, she finds out how irresistible mud, meat, and squirrels can be…and ends up at the shelter! Then T.D. volunteers to live as a dog for a day. Is it as easy at it looks? By the end, readers will not only have had a good laugh, they’ll know the difference between empathy and sympathy, manners and mannerisms, and more. A glossary and some fun activities round out this perspective-tweaking chapter book.

Life is full of surprises for the rat who gets turned into a coachman by Cinderella’s fairy godmother. Susan Meddaugh uses her wit and animated artwork to give a hilarious new take on an old tale in this story of an ordinary rat caught in extraordinary circumstances.

Something's wrong with Martha, the talking dog! She has eaten her daily bowl of alphabet soup, but when she opens her mouth to speak, strange sounds come out instead of words. Fortunately her nose still works, and she follows it to the source of the mystery.

Martha becomes suspicious of Otis Weaselgraft's Perfect Pup Institute, which claims to transform unruly dogs into obedient companions in just three steps. As she investigates the peculiar behavior of the graduates, she uncovers a mystery that challenges the integrity of the training program. Driven by curiosity and a sense of justice, Martha embarks on a quest to reveal the truth behind the seemingly flawless transformations.

The story follows Martha as her life is turned upside down by the arrival of a puppy named Skits. After Skits accidentally ruins her alphabet soup, Martha takes it upon herself to help him understand his worth and the joy he brings to her life. This colorful tale emphasizes themes of responsibility, friendship, and the bond between a girl and her pet.

Martha loves her daily walks. She enjoys sniffing and scratching with her pals down by the hydrant. But today something is different. A house down the street has been sold, the for sale sign replaced by a new sign - Beware of Dog! Always curious, Martha investigates and discovers that there's a new dog in town, a blustering tough-dog named Bob. He's big and mean, and even Martha reluctantly concedes that he may be a bad dog. Martha will have to keep all her canine wits about her to protect her buddies and herself from the savage bully. Fortunately, she makes the acquaintance of a long-winded Parrot, and together the talkative duo may be able to restore peace to the neighborhood. In this hilarious new escapade by Susan Meddaugh, Martha is back, busily proving that there's no substitute for the simple power of praise for taming the toughest old dogs.

Although she sometimes fails to pull a rabbit out of her hat, Lulu the magician delights audiences with her unpredictable magic.