The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: A Folktale from Great Britain

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: August House Publishers
Published: 07/10/2007
ISBN: 9780874838084
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.26h x 8.84w x 0.36d
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: IndieFab awards - Honorable Mention

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2007 pg. 992
Booklist 11/01/2007 pg. 47
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 123 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 12/01/2007

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 115844 / Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog
Reading Level: 2.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5