Martha and Skits

Susan Meddaugh

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Martha's family has a little surprise for her--a puppy. Martha's world is turned topsy-turvy as she attempts to adjust to Skits, the exuberant, unabashed addition to the household.

Book Details

Publisher: Clarion Books
Publish Date: Sep 1st, 2005
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 10.03in - 8.02in - 0.11in - 0.26lb
EAN: 9780618609178
Recommended age: 04-07
Categories: • Animals - Dogs• Humorous Stories• Readers - Beginner

About the Author

Meddaugh, Susan: -

Susan Meddaugh worked at a publishing company for ten years, first as a designer, then art editor, and finally as art director before striking out on her own as a freelance illustrator and creator of children's books. Susan has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including Martha Speaks, which was chosen as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book for 1992. Her Martha Speaks book series was adapted into an award-winning PBS Kids TV show. She lives in Sherborn, Massachusetts.

Praise for this book

"Using her customary combination of deadpan commentary, comical voice-bubble asides and witty drawings, Meddaugh takes an accurate look at puppy behavior." --Publishers Weekly, starred review (8/7/00) Publishers Weekly, Starred

"Fans of this talking dog will be charmed by this story about the new puppy that comes into the family." --School Library Journal (8/00) School Library Journal

"This has all the fun that children have come to expect from Martha's appealing adventures." --Booklist Booklist, ALA

"Plain, savvy Martha and big, dorky Skits are an endearing canine pair, and Martha fans will lap this up." --The Bulletin 11/00 The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award --