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Kibble Talk Kindle Edition

by Cynthia Port (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 265 ratings
Once Tawny decides to do something, there’s no holding her back. So when her best friend Jenny dares her to eat dog kibble, down it goes. Little does she know how that dusty, tasteless lump will change her life. Suddenly she can hear what dogs have to say and talk back to them too! This might not be such a big deal, except that her own pet, an enormous Great Dane named Dinky, has a LOT to say. He lets her know right away that his fondest wish is to be a teeny tiny lap dog with all the sparkly accessories. Tawny promises to help him, and her life nearly goes to the dogs. A funny book for boys and girls or adults who love dog stories, you will never look at your dog the same way again! Book 1 in the Kibble Talk Series.
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    December 7, 2013
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Readers' Favorite 5-Star Winner"Ms. Port is a wonderful storyteller who has the ability to provide a visual feast of funny situations. I was never sure what might happen next, but I knew it would keep me laughing! This book is a perfect read for anyone. With catchy chapter titles and a plot with never a dull moment, it truly is a book that I really couldn't put down. Animals lovers are in for a real treat, but honestly, anyone looking for a page turning, laugh out loud read will be delighted with Kibble Talk." - Brenda Castro for Readers' Favorite Nerd Girl Official 5-Star"It may be written as a children's book, but as an adult I really enjoyed it! This book is hilarious. I ended up awake half of the night reading and would start cracking up just to realize I should be quiet because everyone is sleeping." - Christina Munson for Nerd Girl Official

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Cynthia lives in Indiana with her husband, two daughters, an advanced model cat, two hardy goldfish, and a head full of stories. She happens to have a PhD in Psychology, which she uses in her day job as a scientific writing consultant and for occasional psychiatric evals of her friends and family (that she mostly keeps to herself). With enough hobbies for every day of the year, she hardly needed to take up writing, but become an author she did, and now kids, teachers, parents and grandparents keep asking when her next book will be published. Patience, Grasshoppers, patience.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GZP5LZI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cynthia Port
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991227815
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Kibble Talk
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years, from customers
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 265 ratings

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Cynthia Port lives in the beautiful, rolling hills of Indiana with her husband, two daughters, and a head full of stories. Her first series, Kibble Talk, has been used as a read aloud in classrooms across the US, and won the Readers' Favorite Gold Award. Cynthia writes for the young and the young at heart. But be careful--you may never look at your pets the same way again!

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Customers find this book humorous and entertaining, with many noting it makes them laugh out loud. Moreover, the story features well-developed, believable characters and a fast-paced plot with many twists and turns. Additionally, they appreciate its appeal to both children and adults, and its suitability for dog lovers of all ages. The book receives positive feedback for its imagination, with one customer highlighting how it explores the world of two pre-teen girls.

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57 customers mention "Fun read"57 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, making them laugh out loud, and appreciate that it's enjoyable for both children and adults.

"...The result is spectacular, hilarious, and shows the reader how being yourself is the greatest thing you can do for yourself...." Read more

"...Nine-year old Tawny is the narrator and protagonist of this delightful children’s book, but the real show stealer is her pet, Dinky, a truly “great”..." Read more

"...And if the writing is a bit simplistic for my tastes... well, it's still entertaining, and means that kids will get to enjoy this book as well as..." Read more

"...to me by friends who have children, but I found it quite fun to read as an adult...." Read more

30 customers mention "Imagination"30 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's imaginative and insightful content, describing it as very descriptive and cute.

"This is the story of fourth grade Tawny and her dog, Dinky. The story begins when Tawny's best friend Jenny dares her to eat a piece of dog food...." Read more

"...It's definitely a kids' novel... but that doesn't mean it's not perfectly enjoyable by adults either...." Read more

"...I recommend this book highly to adults and children who want read an imaginative and thoroughly enjoyable story." Read more

"...The story is funny, and the characters are great for kids and adults. Enjoy!" Read more

19 customers mention "Age range"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's age range, noting it is perfect for young readers and can be appreciated by both children and adults. One customer mentions it explores the world of two pre-teen girls, while another highlights its value in teaching empathy.

"...Tawny is a spunky, good-hearted kid who does her best to make things right--even when whatever can go wrong, does go wrong...." Read more

"...It gives a kids'-eye view on a popular concept -- what if a human gained the ability to talk to and understand animals, or at least dogs? --..." Read more

"...There is also a strong message of self-acceptance, a popular theme in books these days...." Read more

"...This is a great book for teachers, parents, and others to read aloud, especially if they're willing to use a high-pitched voice when reading the..." Read more

16 customers mention "Dog lovers"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book terrific for dog lovers of all ages, and one customer mentions that Tawny can talk to dogs.

"...Dinky is a lovable dog who doesn't let something as trivial as size or body shape get in the way of his heart's desire to be a lap dog...." Read more

"...funny and entertaining kids' book, "Kibble Talk" is a great read for dog lovers of all ages...." Read more

"...I thought it was really interesting the insights the dog had into the people in the story...." Read more

"...The story will appeal to dog lovers, especially owners of Great Danes...." Read more

13 customers mention "Storyline"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer noting its many twists and turns, while another mentions that chapters often end with cliffhangers.

"...There are many twists and turns as the young owner, Tawny, figures out how to sneakily train him and get him to the show without her parents..." Read more

"I enjoyed this story that remained me of a movie. I think it was called 'The World's Biggest Dacshund...." Read more

"Nicely written story with an amusing well paced plot. Would like to read the next book in the series...." Read more

"...is really different from any other book I've read, and the plot is wildly imaginative. And it made me laugh from start to finish...." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them very believable, with one customer noting they are easy to visualize.

"...Tawny is a resourceful character, with her own flaws but a determination to overcome them and do better...." Read more

"...The story is funny, and the characters are great for kids and adults. Enjoy!" Read more

"...Kibble Talk's characters are real people, with all the flaws, foibles, and quirks that real people have...." Read more

"...a Great Dane myself I think that the way they are portrayed in the book is most accurate!" Read more

11 customers mention "Cute book"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book adorable and sweet.

"...Other than her, the talking dog Dinky is intelligent and sweet... although the intentional gender swap of pink on a male dog was blatant...." Read more

"I found this story well written, amusing, and simply adorable. I read it because I love anything with dogs and it didn't disappoint...." Read more

"A cute read for anyone who ever wished they could actually talk to their dog or cat, or understand what they wanted from us." Read more

"Very cute and playful. Very imaginative. Nice short and humorous read. Perfect for the young and the young at heart." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"8 positive2 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and fast-paced, with one customer noting it is nicely written for kids and young adults.

"Kibble Talk is an interesting and fast-paced book to read...." Read more

"...Yes, it's an easy read. Yes, I laughed at the impossibility of Kibble Talk. Yes, I remember wanting to talk to my animals...." Read more

"...Not a "baby" book as he'd call it but advanced enough for him to read and enjoy on his own. Kibble approved!" Read more

"...My Kindle version of this book has a couple of formatting errors, a typo or two, and what appear to be a couple of unnecessary tense changes, but..." Read more

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  • Ann MS
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
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    This is the story of fourth grade Tawny and her dog, Dinky. The story begins when Tawny's best friend Jenny dares her to eat a piece of dog food. Suddenly, Tawny becomes a junior Dr. Doolittle, able to communicate with dogs through mind reading. It turns out that she can keep this ability if she pops the occasional piece of kibble. Tawny learns a lot about her canine companions including that her own lovable, enormous, and occasionally drooling dog Dinky wants nothing more in life than to be a lap dog. Tawny sets out to fulfill her dog's deepest desire, and enters him in a dog show contest. The result is spectacular, hilarious, and shows the reader how being yourself is the greatest thing you can do for yourself.

    I truly loved this book. The writing is impeccable and the story itself is, well, hilarious. Tawny is a spunky, good-hearted kid who does her best to make things right--even when whatever can go wrong, does go wrong. Dinky is a lovable dog who doesn't let something as trivial as size or body shape get in the way of his heart's desire to be a lap dog. With words and phrases like "dogzilla" and "dogologist" or "Darn Well Please" mornings which is Tawny's family code name for days when the family is allowed to sleep in, I found myself chuckling throughout the story. The author's descriptions of the characters and day to day activities in Tawny's life are so well done, I felt myself slipping back to when I was a fourth grader!

    Overall, this is an excellent book, terrific for dog lovers and non-dog lovers alike. I highly recommend this fun, funny, and ultimately heart-warming book.
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  • Donald Lindman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Too Good to be Left Exclusively for the Kids
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
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    Two caveats before I review this book: (1) Cynthia Port is my niece, and (2) I’m a published author with three books and decades of newspaper and magazine writing on my resume. I usually review only books I can recommend, and I hope the family relationship hasn’t compromised my professional objectivity.

    Nine-year old Tawny is the narrator and protagonist of this delightful children’s book, but the real show stealer is her pet, Dinky, a truly “great” Great Dane. The huge animal has a lap dog dream and a ton of wisdom about life, people, and other animals. Tawny becomes able to access this information and hold conversations with Dinky when, on a dare, she eats a piece of dog food. As long as she takes an occasional nibble on a kibble she is a pint-sized Dr. Doolittle, who can talk with canines.

    Kibble Talk reminds me of the Winnie-the-Pooh books, my favorites as a kid and books I still find delightful in my second childhood. Port has crafted a fun and funny story that this retired adult enjoyed reading and thinks children will enjoy too. Many of her chapters end with a hook, drawing the reader into the next chapter out of a desire to find out what happens next. More importantly from a parent’s point of view, Kibble Talk offers wisdom about life that kids are more likely to accept coming from a nine-year old and her dog than from stodgy and impossibly out-of-touch parents. There are a few “butts,” “farts,” and “pees,” which simply says that vocabulary has changed some since the days when I was parenting young children. Today’s school-age children are well acquainted with the terms.

    My Kindle version of this book has a couple of formatting errors, a typo or two, and what appear to be a couple of unnecessary tense changes, but these are small and technical glitches that don't warrant the downgrading of the book to four stars. I give it five, and I highly recommend it for elementary school children and their parents.
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  • Kenya Starflight
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny read that dog lovers of all ages can enjoy
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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    I'm a fair bit older than the audience "Kibble Talk" is aimed at, so I'm trying to adjust my review accordingly. It's definitely a kids' novel... but that doesn't mean it's not perfectly enjoyable by adults either. It gives a kids'-eye view on a popular concept -- what if a human gained the ability to talk to and understand animals, or at least dogs? -- and manages to deliver a very funny and charming story in the bargain. And if the writing is a bit simplistic for my tastes... well, it's still entertaining, and means that kids will get to enjoy this book as well as adults.

    Tawny is nine years old and finds it impossible to turn down a dare... so when her best friend urges her to eat a piece of dog kibble, she takes the challenge. But eating that bit of dry dog food has an unexpected side effect -- she can now understand and talk to dogs! And now that her family's dog, a Great Dane named Dinky, has her ear, he insists that she help him fulfill her lifelong dream... a dream of becoming a tiny lap dog. As Dinky's demands and escapades have Tawny scrambling to fulfill them, she finds her relationship with her friend becoming strained and her parents thinking she's lost her marbles. But Dinky has some unexpected insights into both people and Tawny's family, insights that could change her world for the better...

    The writing in this book is quite witty and fun, albeit a little simplistic at times. Cynthia Port does a decent job of capturing the voice of a nine-year-old girl, and I applaud her for creating a realistic family that's not completely dysfunctional or gripped with drama. Tawny is a resourceful character, with her own flaws but a determination to overcome them and do better. Dinky is a rather goofy character, and at times his antics felt a little over the top, but he still provided good comic relief and some interesting food for thought at times. I did find Tawny's "best friend" a little irritating, but hopefully she sees some development in the next novel...

    A very funny and entertaining kids' book, "Kibble Talk" is a great read for dog lovers of all ages. There's a little gross humor to be had (c'mon, it's dogs), but overall it's fun and can be appreciated by both kids and adults.
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  • Paola B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Per piccoli e non
    Reviewed in Italy on March 18, 2015
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    Un libro per ragazzi che, nonostante la mia non più verde età, ho letto con piacere. E' la storia di una bambina che, sgranocchiando crocchette, riesce a parlare con i cani. Il testo, leggero e divertente, parla di amicizia, famiglia, amore per gli animali. Veramente consigliato per tutti.
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  • An Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute delight from start to finish
    Reviewed in Australia on May 29, 2016
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    An absolute delight from start to finish. The story of Tawny, a sassy pre-teen girl who finds herself able to communicate with her pet dog Dinky, an enormous, slobbery great Dane with an extremely well-developed feminine side and a desperate urge to release the lapdog within is laugh-out-loud funny. The charming coming-of-age story is delightfully handled with a deliciously light touch. Through her bumbling attempts to empathise with Dinky, Tawny learns to look beyond appearances and beyond herself in a dawning appreciation that the lives of others are more complicated that they seem - and that she can make life better for those she loves by thinking and acting beyond herself. Even though at the time it can cause a certain measure of discomfort! Wit, wry humour, slapstick, and a nice little lesson on friendship, love and family life rolled up into a wonderfully entertaining package, suitable for pre-teens to grandparents. Loved it.
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  • B. Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars A hilariously good read!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2014
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    I downloaded this for my daughter. She's an avid reader and she took to this book right away, finishing it in only two days. She found the characters to be likeable, and the story itself is very funny. She literally laughed out loud reading it, something she claims she's never done before. Now she's bugging me to download the sequel. This was an excellent purchase and I recommend it to anyone with kids.
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  • Cee Tee Jackson
    4.0 out of 5 stars An amusing 'coming out' the kennel story.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2016
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    'Kibble Talk' is a very cleverly written and witty story.

    I know this book wasn't written for ageing, grumpy old punks like me - but I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same. 'Kibble Talk' is a light, fun read, aimed I would say at older children, but it does also contain some amusing comments that will appeal to those of a more mature age, if not mentality. Indeed, Dinky's predicament and 'coming out' reflects the issues felt by many in our human society.

    Yeah. Nice one.
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