Most Popular Books by Susan Meddaugh

Two mysteries in one book! At Alice''s birthday party, somebody - or some animal - has ruined the birthday cake. Facing accusations from Alice''s brother and his cat, Nelson (Martha''s nemesis), Martha proclaims her innocence in spite of overwhelming cake crumb evidence. Finally clearing her name, Martha moves on to apply her detective skills to uncover a plot to rob a local jewelry store. But it turns out that the main suspects are police detectives on a stakeout. Has Martha foiled the stakeout plan for good, or can she rally her canine friends to help her catch the real criminals? Includes a cast of characters introduction and two pages of word-fun activities.

Collects six stories featuring a dog named Martha that learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.

When TD brings Martha and Skits a new chew toy, the two dogs can’t seem to stop fighting over who gets to play with it. Helen soon makes them watch a video (for babies!) about sharing and even threatens to take it away unless they can reach an agreement. After talks for trading toys break down, Martha comes up with a novel solution to the problem . . . will Helen be satisfied? Includes fun vocabulary-building activities.

When she wins a call-in radio contest, Martha the talking dog and her family go for a vacation and manage to change the "no dogs allowed" policy.

Martha has to make a flower delivery to a supposedly haunted house. But who ordered the flowers? Is someone fixing up the house? Or was it truly a ghost Martha saw in the spooky darkness? Whoever or whatever it was, Martha knows she has to follow and protect Helen who has gone to investigate. The question is: who will protect Martha?

Martha is suprised when her friend Truman wants to run away and invites her to come along. While Martha is always up for an adventure, she knows there''s more to the story. She soon learns he''s afraid of going to his softball game the next day because he can''t catch the ball. If there''s anything Martha is an expert at, it''s playing catch! With the help of their human and doggy friends, Martha coaches Truman to catch the ball without fear. But will he be good enough for the big game? Includes a matching vocabulary game and fill-in-the-blank word activity.

Helen and friends decide to make homemade valentines for each other. But when everybody’s art supplies begin disappearing, they start to suspect each other. Can Martha sniff out the culprit of the stolen supplies before their sweet holiday mood goes sour?

Martha the talking dog loves rolling in garbage. Martha''s family loves Martha, but they DO NOT like how she smells! Finally, Dad puts his foot down: Until Martha takes a bath, she is not allowed in the house. When will their show-down over the freedom to stink end? As soon as possible, if Helen''s plan to help Dad and Martha make amends works! This level 1 Green Light Reader incorporates rebus images into a simple text for very young kids. With its gross-out humor and full-color illustrations, this reader based on PBS''s popular TV show Martha Speaks is ideal for reluctant or beginning readers. Includes a rebus matching activity!

When Martha''s family brings her home from the pound as a puppy, she barks and woofs like any other dog. But after Helen feeds her a bowl of alphabet soup, Martha begins to speak! As readers meet Martha and her family, they''ll soon learn how fun and challenging living with a talking dog can be. This book uses picture symbols within the text to help introduce lovable Martha and her fun-loving family and friends to beginning readers. Includes a cut-out flashcard game.

Rah rah grrr! We''re the fighting fur! The Wagstaff Dogs have lost every game this season. Until Martha finds them the perfect coach . . . Carolina! She knows all the plays and can handle a football like a pro. But coaching football just doesn''t go with her girly-girl image. Can Martha convince Carolina to help, even if Tiffany Blatsky might see her? This level 2 Green Light reader based on the popular PBS TV series Martha Speaks is all about team work and following your passions, even when you''re nervous about what others might think. Includes a "Toss Up" word game about sports terms that have double-meanings like "pass," "tackle," and "huddle." Go Dogs!

What is Martha’s favorite food? Anything on your plate! One of the best things about being able to talk is telling jokes. Depending on the joke, anyway! This joke book, created with the early reader in mind, is packed with pet-themed humor, from knock-knock jokes to wordplay and riddles. Kids will love sharing the jokes with their family and friends, whether their audience groans or giggles. For more Martha antics, visit www.marthathetalkingdog.com.

Martha can’t believe that Helen and Alice are making such a fuss about the new kitten in the neighborhood. Everyone knows that cats, even kittens, are not to be tolerated. But when the sweet and gentle kitty starts making googly eyes at Martha and following her around, will our favorite communicating canine learn to be more accepting? This funny and thoughtful story teaches kids the importance of looking beyond the surface when choosing and making friends.

Helen is down in the dumps when her drawing doesn’t win an art competition, so her mom decides to bake a cake to cheer her up. But when a last-minute order comes in at the flower shop, the family dogs Martha and Skits, decide to take over Mom''s duties. Do two dogs without thumbs, armed with a how-to cooking DVD, have what it takes to bake? Includes a fun and delicious cheer-up cake recipe, as well as a list of baking term definitions.

Martha always seems to do the wrong thing around Grandma Lucille, like saying the wrong thing at the wrong time or treading on her favorite hat! To prove that she really is a considerate dog, Martha decides to find something extra special for Grandma''s birthday. But choosing the right gift for a human is a lot harder than it looks, especially when Martha''s idea of the perfect present is a wormy apple or slab of bacon! In the end, Martha learns that thoughtfulness and perserverance count for far more than any gift could.

Martha and friends must save Skits after he slides onto thin ice during a snow-day hockey game. Skits is terrified of hockey pucks, but why? Helen recounts the unforgettable snowday hockey game at the root of his fear. Back when Skits was just a pup, he was eager to participate in an outdoor hockey game. But when his enthusiasm got the better of him, he chased a puck straight past the goal line and onto thin ice! It’s a good thing that good dog Martha was there to race to the rescue! Includes a wintry crossword puzzle.

This chapter book based on PBS''s popular TV show Martha Speaks features two back-to-school stories, plus a glossary and activities. In the first story, T. D. adds Martha''s name to the substitute teacher list at Wagstaff Elementary, but not even he expects a talking dog to actually fill in for Mrs. Clusky. Never one to ignore the call of duty, Martha takes the class under her wing—er, paw—but Helen''s not sure their friendship can survive Martha''s strict teaching style. In the second story, Alice is in agua caliente when she is assigned an oral report in Spanish class. She can''t speak a word. But with the help of some Mexican alphabet soup made by Tio Jorge, Martha can! Is it cheating if a Spanish-speaking dog helps you with your homework? Visit www.marthathetalkingdog.com and www.pbskids.org/martha.

Wagstaff City’s Go Green Go-Cart Race is one week away, and Martha (the talking dog) and Helen decide to build a solar-powered go-cart. T. D. and Alice build a wind-powered go-cart, and it looks like Ronald and Reginald’s is powered by goldfish—is that even possible? Based on the PBS series Martha Speaks, this 24-page early reader with full-color illustrations is a lighthearted introduction to alternative energy and environmental terms. A natural for Earth Day!

Bilingual Spanish/English edition. Helen is down in the dumps when her drawing doesn’t win an art competition, so her mom decides to bake a cake to cheer her up. But when a last-minute order comes in at the flower shop, the family dogs Martha and Skits decide to take over Mom''s duties. Do two dogs without thumbs, armed with a how-to cooking DVD have what it takes to bake? This edition features both English and Spanish text set in two different colors for ease of readability.Includes a fun and delicious cheer-up cake recipe, as well as a list of baking term definitions.

Five episodes about an undersized cat who though short is undaunted.

Three chapter books about Martha the talking dog in one full-color, fully illustrated paperback! FeaturesA Pup’s Tale,in which we learn about Martha’s life during her puppy years before she was adopted by Helen and her family; Shelter Dog Blues,in which we discover how Martha and a bunch of neighborhood strays escaped from the pound and found forever homes; andSo You Want to Be a Dog?,in which T.D. volunteers to live as a dog for a day and Carolina is shocked when she wakes up to find herself changed into a dog! Includes games, activities, and glossaries of all the new vocabulary introduced in the stories.

Martha is a special dog--she can speak.

A value-packedcollection of three Martha Speakssummer timestorybooks: Martha Says It with Flowers, Pool Party and Leader of the Pack. Based on the hit PBS television series Martha Speaks. "

Martha helps Helen overcome her stage fright.

"Includes 3 chapter books, Martha on the case, Detective dog, Secret agent dog"--Cover.

The President and his family is looking for a dog to live with them in the White House. When the President learns that Martha can speak, he wants to see her immediately for a top-secret job.

Anna''s family plans to destroy a big, furry beast that comes out of the forest, but Anna is not convinced it''s dangerous. "Children will be thrilled to discover this story and its singularly imaginative color paintings." -- Publishers Weekly

A collarless Martha lands in an animal shelter and makes new animal friends on whose behalf she organizes a dog show to help them find families.

La perra Martha y su amigo Skits van de campamento con las muchachas Alicia y Helena. El hermano de Alicia trata de asustarlas con la idea de un monstruo llamado Gran Mini.

Celebrate Halloween with Martha, star of her own PBSTV show Martha Speaks, in a new sticker activity book packed with exciting activities and spooky glow-in-the-dark stickers!"

Le jour où la chienne Martha a avalé un plein bol de soupe aux pâtes alphabet, les lettres, au lieu de descendre dans son estomac, lui sont montées directement à la tête... Et depuis, Martha parle, parle, parle sans arrêt !

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! When chatty Martha gives her family the silent treatment they''re relieved at first, but then they get worried. Will Martha ever speak again?