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The Great, Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog

Author: Margaret Read MacDonald
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis

In this rhythmic and touching British variant of Beauty and the Beast, a Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog carries Girl off, bounding over hedges and fields to his castle.

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Type Year Publisher Price Length ISBN

Hardcover 2007 August House $16.95 32 pages 978-0-87483-808-4

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"The text is perfectly paced for interactive read-alouds (children will shout out the slobbery refrain). " ...Booklist Nov. 1, 2007

"In addition to the charming story with its "Beauty and the Beast" motif and delightful illustrations, Paschkis has included various flowers on each page. The end-papers explain the traditional meaning of the flowers, adding to the reader's deeper understanding and enjoyment of the book."" ...Library Media Connection, January 2008

"MacDonald has honed the story until each line is sharp and falls easily on listening ears. Paschkis's gouache folk-art paintings in blue, crimson, and gold tones are reminiscent of medieval tapestries. ...This book is a joyous gift to storytellers and youngsters alike." ...School Library Journal Dec 1, 2007

Awards

Storytelling World
2008

Foreward Book of the Year Honor
2007
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Kansas State Reading Circle
2008
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NAPPA GOLD
2007
National Parenting Publications Award

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