| The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: A Folktale from Great Britain Contributor(s): MacDonald, Margaret Read (Author), Paschkis, Julie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0874838088 ISBN-13: 9780874838084 Publisher: August House Publishers OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: A rich man is rescued from harm by a smelly, slobbery dog. As a reward, he asks for the mans beautiful daughter. In this tale from England, MacDonald puts a new spin on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Europe |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 2007005504 |
| Lexile Measure: 510 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.84" W x 11.26" (1.00 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 115844 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A new spin on the classic story of "Beauty and the Beast." Never judge a dog by its fur. When a great smelly, slobbery, small-tooth dog rescues a rich man from thieves, the man offers the dog any treasure in his house as a reward. But the dog is not interested in wealth; he wants companionship. So, he asks for the rich man's daughter as reward. With great sadness, the daughter honors her father's word and goes to live in the dog's extravagant palace. A friendship blossoms between the dog and the girl, but she continues to long for her father, sometimes forgetting the importance of being kind. In this tale from Great Britain, award winning author, Margaret Read MacDonald puts a new spin on the classic story, "Beauty and the Beast," reminding us all that appearances can be deceiving and that compassion can be powerful. This British folktale will teach readers the importance of caring, citizenship and fairness. |