I am sad to see the hardcover no longer available. I just gave my copy as a present to a student. I read this book to grades K-4 as part of "social skills" teaching. This book is a fun way to explore the power of words and tone of voice. A dog that is called "bad boy, Bob" acts like a bad dog. Once he hears "good dog", "handsome dog" and other compliments, he feels much happier. It is fun to read, the illustrations are wonderful,...
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A fun book about the power of words.
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Take one dog with attitude, add one can of alphabet soup, and you've got Martha, who not only talks, but isn't afraid to speak her mind. In this book, her fourth adventure so far, Martha learns the power that other people's (or animal's) words have on our self-image.Every day, Martha walks herself around the neighborhood, and every day things are pretty much the same -- until Bad Dog Bob moves in. Bob spends his days lurking...
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We can all learn to speak a little nicer and be open to change others through kindness, by reading this to kids of all ages. My three year old loves this book.
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This is a beautiful book and a wonderful story. It has a message about the power of words to make people (or dogs) feel good about themselves.
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