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Zusatztext "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 Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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.
