The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: A Folktale from Great Britain
Author | : Margaret Read MacDonald |
Publisher | : Triangle Interactive, Inc. |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2017-12-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781684440313 |
ISBN-13 | : 1684440319 |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When a rich man is rescued from thieves by a smelly, slobbery dog, the man offers the dog any treasure is his house as a reward. The treasure that the dog chooses is the rich man’s daughter. With great sadness, the daughter honors her father’s promise and goes to live with the dog. Over time, a friendship grows between the girl and the dog, but she still misses her father. 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.