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Bad Dog, Marley! Written by: John Grogan; Illustrated by: Richard Cowdrey

photo by Marvin Kuo www.flickr.com Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com *Picture book for preschoolers through 2nd graders, contemporary *Marley the dog as the main character *Rating: Marley and Me meets the picture book format with roaring success! John Grogan’s book will delight dog lovers young and old. Short, short summary: The happy family on [...]

May 18, 2009 in Cowdrey, Richard, Elementary Educators, Grogan, John, Making Personal Connections, Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Reading Skills
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Martha Calling by Susan Meddaugh

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Picture book for grades PreK-2nd or 3rd Smart, talking dog as main character Rating: If you love dogs, you will love this book. Kids LOVE this book! Funny and clever. Short, short summary: Martha is a truly exceptional dog. When she eats alphabet soup, the letters go to her [...]

October 20, 2008 in Meddaugh, Susan, Picture Book
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