So You Want to Be a Dog?
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 59 min read

So You Want to Be a Dog?

By Susan Meddaugh

Part of the Martha Speaks series

Is life easier as a dog? Carolina and T.D. find out in a hilarious adventure.

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85 pages· 5,251 words· Est. 59 min read
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Carolina's world flips when she transforms into a dog, discovering the allure of mud and meat, only to land in a shelter. Meanwhile, T.D. takes on the challenge of living as a dog for a day. Is canine life as simple as it seems? This humorous tale explores empathy, manners, and the unexpected twists of living on four legs. Join them on a journey that questions if being a dog is truly easier than being human, with laughter and lessons along the way.

From the publisher

Hypothesis: “It s easier being a dog than being a human.” This seems pretty safe to say, but the notion is put to the test in this funny, action-packed, full-color chapter book based on the PBS show Martha Speaks. When Carolina is turned into a dog, she finds out how irresistible mud, meat, and squirrels can be and ends up at the shelter! Then T.D. volunteers to live as a dog for a day. Is it as easy at it looks? By the end, readers will not only have had a good laugh, they ll know the difference between empathy and sympathy, manners and mannerisms, and more. A glossary and some fun activities round out this perspective-tweaking chapter book.”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
85
Words
5,251
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about empathyBooks about spring
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
158258
Publication
Published
May 7, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547974835

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