We were invited to North Side School's Grand Finale of their "Martha Speaks" Reading Buddies program.  Kindergarteners and First Graders finished an 8 week reading curriculum about Martha, a dog who speaks english.  Sponsored by SIU-Carbondale, the celebration on May 10th involved speakers interested in pets, including us.  My dog Katie was a hit with the kids, as she demonstrated how a gentle dog acts. At the end of the program the kids put on a skit from "Martha Speaks", and were treated to an appearance by PBS/KIDS costumed character "Martha the Dog".  Katie thought that was one strange dog!