Hays, Anna Jane. The Pup Speaks Up, Random House, 32 pages. Step into Reading series, leveled early reader.

Description: Bo has a new dog named Pal. Pal doesn't make any sounds, but after visiting different animals and hearing the sounds they make, Pal finally barks much to Bo's delight.

Review: This level one reader is effective for children who are in the very earliest stages of reading. Each page contains four to 12 simple words appearing in large type with ample leadin More...

The Pup Speaks Up is about a boy who tries to get his dog to talk. The dog"s name is Pal and all he does is wag his tail. Bo, the boy, takes his dog for a walk so they can hear how other animals talk. They see a duck, bee, rooster and owl. After they hear how all the other animals speak, Bo says "Bow wow wow."

Right now we're working on me reading this book to mommy! We do just a few pages a night because I'm so stubborn!