Taylor-Made Tales: The Dog's Secret

Mr. Taylor is the new teacher in Cricket's class, and he has a special knack for spinning a yarn. He can build an intriguing plot around any selection of items that his students choose. A boat, a dog, a tennis ball, a playing card, and a necklace. That's all it takes for Mr. Taylor to capture his students' imaginations and prove the power of a story.

In this first book, Mr. Taylor tells the tale of Maisie, a lonely young girl who teaches her dog, Jack, to talk. Once Jack can speak his mind, he becomes Maisie's true best friend.