Book Description
for The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog by Margaret Read MacDonald and Julie Paschkis
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Rich illustrations and simple text frame this traditional tale from Great Britain that features a great smelly, slobbery, small-tooth dog who rescues a rich man from thieves. Grateful for his help, the man offers to give him a treasure. However, the only treasure that the dog wants is the man’s beautiful daughter. She agrees to fulfill her father’s promise and goes to live with the dog in his castle. Eventually, she satisfies the tasks set for her, which enables the dog to become a handsome prince. nlh
Bridges to Understanding: Envisioning the World through Children's Books. © USBBY, 2011. Used with permission.