Martha Speaks

When Helen Finney feeds alphabet soup to her dog, Martha, it goes straight up to her brain, and Martha begins to speak!

The basis for the Emmy-nominated PBS series. Having a talking dog is a lot of fun--unless your dog never stops talking! Teaching Martha to use the telephone seems like a bright idea—until far more than pizza starts getting delivered to the front door.

Walking the dog is always good for a laugh, yet chattering through everyone's favorite television shows quickly tests the family's patience. After an exasperated Helen snaps that she wishes her pet had never learned to talk, the crushed pup hides beneath the kitchen table and loses her appetite for letters.

When chatty Martha gives her family the silent treatment they're relieved at first, but then they get worried. Will Martha ever speak again?
Talking Animals: Martha never holds back an opinion, making embarrassing comments and always managing to get the last word with doubters.Funny Books for Kids: Comical household chaos peaks when Helen’s father phones the family vet for medical advice, only to be asked if a dog refusing to speak is some kind of joke.Picture Books for Children: Tailored for ages 4–7, highlighting Helen’s devoted friendship as she patiently tries tempting her silent pup with fresh bowl after bowl of alphabet soup.Also by This Author: Martha Blah Blah, Martha Calling and Martha and Skits.