Books like Martha Speaks

“Martha Speaks” is a classic children’s book from the mind of Susan Meddaugh, about a family dog named Martha who has quite a lot to say after she eats some alphabet soup. “Martha Speaks” is a wonderful story about this smart dog that children will enjoy for ages. Susan Meddaugh has done an excellent job in creating a story about how a dog eventually begins speaking after eating some alphabet soup. Susan Meddaugh uses so much creativity in this story as she makes a dog talk after consuming alphabet soup and also brings out the moral of the story about the importance of being careful about what to say around people and how not to offend people, even when one is trying to tell the truth. Susan Meddaugh’s illustrations are hilarious especially of the image of Martha herself always having her mouth open on every page due to her talking so much. “Martha Speaks” is probably the best children’s book about talking dogs and children will certainly love this book for its witty humor and humorous illustrations. I would recommend this book to children ages five and up since smaller children might be enticed to say the phrase “shut up.”