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Martha Speaks: Martha's Superhero Adventures

(Martha Speaks). 75 min. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $11.99. ISBN 9781608830398.
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PreS-Gr 3—Based on the popular series of picture books by Susan Meddaugh (Houghton Harcourt), this DVD contains five episodes starring Martha the talking dog, including "Martha the Hero Maker" and "Starstruck Martha." Young viewers will have fun watching her and her friends T. D. and Helen as they are introduced to an assortment of new vocabulary words as well as parts of speech, along with their usage and meaning. Special features include resources for parents as well as coloring sheets of Martha and her friends to download and fun activities for kids. Fans of the print version and the TV series will appreciate this latest addition to the collection. Recommended for all libraries.—Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NY
Reviewed by Amy Joslyn , Nov 01, 2014

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