https://americangirl.wiki/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Molly%27s_Puppy_TaleMolly's Puppy Tale - Revision history2026-11-11T18:15:31ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.46.2https://americangirl.wiki/w/index.php?title=Molly%27s_Puppy_Tale&diff=228&oldid=prevMigrationBot: Imported latest exported content; source attribution retained.2021-02-15T22:50:46Z<p>Imported latest exported content; source attribution retained.</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{infobox book<br />
| name = Molly's Puppy Tale<br />
| image = MollyPuppyTale.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 300px<br />
| caption = The cover of Molly's Puppy Tale.<br />
| published = 2003. Originally Published in ''[[American Girl Magazine]]'', May/June 1995, under the title ''Paws and Jaws.''<br />
| author = [[Valerie Tripp]]<br />
| illustrator = [[Nick Backes]]<br>[[Susan McAliley]] (vignettes)<br>[[Keith Skeen]] (vignettes)<br />
| isbn = 1584856955<br />
| setting = May, 1944<br />
| related = [[List of Molly's Books|Molly's Series]]<br />
| related2 = After the events of ''[[Happy Birthday, Molly!]]''<ref>The story takes place in May; Molly's birthday is in April.</ref><br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''''Molly's Puppy Tale''''' is part of the [[Short Stories]] collections, focusing on [[Molly McIntire]]. Retail cost was ''$4.95''.<br />
<br />
==Characters==<br />
<br />
*[[Molly McIntire]]<br />
*[[Linda Rinaldi]]<br />
*[[Susan Shapiro]]<br />
*[[Ricky McIntire]]<br />
*[[Gladys Gilford|Mrs. Gilford]]<br />
*[[Bennett (dog)|Bennett]]<br />
<br />
==Story Summary==<br />
<br />
===Meet The Author===<br />
<br />
The "Meet The Author" section discusses Valerie Tripp's dog, Sunday, and relates to how frisky he is, just like Molly's dog, Bennett.<br />
<br />
===Looking Back: Dogs in 1944===<br />
<br />
Discusses the role of dogs during World War II. Topics covered:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.lassie.com/ Lassie], a famous fictional dog best known in the film [[wikipedia:Lassie Come Home|Lassie Come Home]]<br />
* The US military's use of dogs during World War II<br />
* The origins of military dogs as family pets<br />
* Certain criteria military dogs had to meet, such as weight, height, and age<br />
* German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Dalmatians as common military dogs<br />
* Basic and advanced dog training in the military, with teaching dogs not to fear gunfire being the most important<br />
* The use of positive reinforcement and experienced dogs to train new canine recruits<br />
* Sentry dogs and scouts used to patrol for enemies<br />
* The use of messenger dogs to convey vital information or get help from the command post<br />
* Rescue dogs used to reach wounded soldiers, and pack dogs to deliver medical supplies<br />
* Training volunteer dogs used in the military to return to civilian life following the end of World War II<br />
<br />
===Activity: Make Dog Treats===<br />
<br />
The Activity explains how to make waffle-shaped dog biscuits.<br />
<br />
==Items Associated with ''Molly's Puppy Tale''==<br />
<br />
* [[Molly's Victory Garden Dress]]<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Mollypuppymag.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Magazine Illustration of Molly showing a unique dress.]]<br />
* In ''[[American Girl Magazine]]'', Molly is illustrated in a unique pink print dress. This was changed in the illustrations when the story was republished as a short story volume and tied to Molly's Victory Garden Dress.<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
{{refs}}<br />
[[Category:Molly McIntire]]<br />
[[Category:Molly's Collection]]<br />
[[Category:Historical Books]]<br />
[[Category:Short Stories]]<br />
[[Category:Books]]<br />
[[Category:Items Released in 2003]]<br />
[[Category:Retired Books]]<br />
[[Category:Magazine Short Stories]]<br />
<br />
----<br />
''This page incorporates text from [https://americangirl.fandom.com/wiki/Molly%27s_Puppy_Tale the source wiki] ([https://americangirl.fandom.com/index.php?oldid=98864 exported version], [https://americangirl.fandom.com/index.php?title=Molly%27s+Puppy+Tale&action=history contributor history]), under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ the original text license].''<br />
</div>MigrationBot