When Aunt Mabel visits everyone expects that meal time will be interesting! Aunt Mabel is the favorite Aunt, who serves a dish with the promise that the “Meal might change your whole world-if you wish!” When Moxy, the family dog, knocks over the alphabet soup, his whole world changes! He make... more

When Aunt Mabel visits everyone expects that meal time will be interesting! Aunt Mabel is the favorite Aunt, who serves a dish with the promise that the “Meal might change your whole world-if you wish!” When Moxy, the family dog, knocks over the alphabet soup, his whole world changes! He makes a mess and slides around, but best of all he eats it right off the ground. Eating the soup is what changes his world, for soon the silliest thing occurs. Mom grabs a cloth and starts to clean up, soon she gets help from Moxy who says “Oh, here let me get that. It was partly my fault,” Mom replies “Oh, thank you,” and then screams! The family dog can talk! What will this mean? The magic is in the soup, Aunt Mabel has done it! Moxy’s wish to speak has come true, now he wants to be famous. Soon dad comes home to find out the news. He is thrilled that Moxy can talk and answer questions. Moxy does not stop talking ever! As the word spreads Moxy soon becomes famous and rich. The family is off to LA where Moxy has his own show, clothing line and a huge house. While doing all this he realizes that the fame is not what he wanted. He tells his family he wants to talk just to them and the fame is too much. Mom arranges for everyone to go back home. Moxy learns a lesson about the importance of family and that the people who love you mean the most! He decides the very best way for him to be is quiet and with his family. Here is what my 4 year old daughter had to say about this book: “So much fun! Moxy ate meatballs and letters soup that spilled on the floor. He ate it and could talk! Everyone was happy. He talked and talked and talked! Then his name was everywhere and they were rich but Moxy was sad. He wanted to go home. They did! Moxy didn’t talk anymore. A turtle ate the jumping bean soup and could jump high!” I really enjoyed this book and reading it with my daughter. The book is reminiscent of the cartoon Martha Speaks, but is vastly different at the same time. It teaches a lesson in the significance of family as well as providing vivid colorful photographs and an enjoyable story! Alphabet Woof is very easy to read and is written in a rhyming format. It is twenty three pages long, but keeps your attention easily. This is great for young readers who may easily get bored. The book is published by MommyDaughterProductions which gives the book an edge. It is a piece of work accomplished within the family. Alphabet Woof was inspired by the authors’ three year old daughter and it shows. It reminds me of stories my daughters would tell me or want to be told. We really enjoyed this book and laughing at the antics of the Moxy. Who knew one pup would have so much to say given the ability to talk? It is a must read for children of all ages. I think the age range best for this book are the ages 3 to 10. Older kids will be able to read and enjoy this book on their own, while the younger ones will be able to enjoy the book with an adult who can read it to them.

Alphabet Woof! is the story of Moxy the dog who eats magic soup and his wish comes true: He can talk! This gift leads Moxy and his family to some exciting adventures, but in the end, he realizes his greatest gift is not his ability to talk but rather, his ability to talk with the people he loves, wh... more

Alphabet Woof! is the story of Moxy the dog who eats magic soup and his wish comes true: He can talk! This gift leads Moxy and his family to some exciting adventures, but in the end, he realizes his greatest gift is not his ability to talk but rather, his ability to talk with the people he loves, who love him back. Published in both English and Spanish editions, author Sherrie Madia skillfully combines a collection of original rhyming verses with humorous and familiar concepts about the joys and challenges of family values and the understanding of what really matters. Her comedic timing offers readers a chance to laugh at life’s outrageous moments and also reminds us of the responsibility of loving and protecting our four-legged friends. A portion of the proceeds benefits the SPCA. Sherrie A. Madia, Ph.D. is an educator, author, and communications coach. She is Director of Communications, External Affairs at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and has just completed her latest book on the business of communicating titled, The Social Media Survival Guide. But her most important job is being a mommy. Daughters Emma (age 14) and Anna (age 12) remind her every day of what's really important.