Synopses & Reviews
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love reading their favorite books over and over. So when Mr. Putter sees a sign at the library that says andldquo;Read Aloud with Your Pet at Story Time,andrdquo; he signs up! But then Mr. Putterand#39;s friend and neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, wants to join. If Mrs. Teaberry brings her good dog, Zeke, to the library, who knows what will happen? With Zeke up to his usual tricks, story time might get too exciting! This volume in the beloved Mr. Putter and Tabby series was named a Geisel Honor Book by the American Library Association.
Review
"The artwork, done in pencil, watercolor, and gouache, is expressive and quite hilarious as Zeke wreaks havoc in the infield and makes an assist in the outfield. . . a good choice for advancing readers."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"A home run."
and#8212;Kirkus
Review
"Lewin's signature watercolors will continue to delight young readers, especially when showing Cocoa's disdain for his former abode and his delight at the riches of the refrigerator . . . Just right for the new reader who loves horses."--Kirkus Reviews
Review
and#8220;Watercolor-and-ink pictures squeeze every bit of life and humor out of the stories. Solid fare for easy-reading shelves.and#8221;--Booklist
Review
A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
andquot;A sweet and nicely different take on the pleasure of reading.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
and#160;
andquot;A perfect selection for storytime or anytime sharing.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal
and#160;
andquot;In the 20 years since the Mr. Putter and Tabby series began, its signature combination of storytelling, wit, and humanity have made it a staple of the beginning reader section.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
and#160;and#160;
Synopsis
It's root, root, root for the home team in this baseball-themed edition ofand#160;and#160;Mr. Putter and Tabby, the ever-popular early reader series by Cynthia Rylant.and#160;and#160;
Synopsis
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps and#8212; too many naps.and#160;What they need is a sport! Luckily Mrs.Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know of a baseball team they can join. It's not long before Mr. Putter is ready to play ball, but will his creaky knees cooperate?and#160;And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field?
Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same!
Synopsis
In book five of this award-winning series, Cocoa says "good-bye" to the barn and tries to move in with Cowgirl Kate!
Synopsis
In this fifth book in the series, Cocoa nudges his way right into Cowgirl Kate's house. He pokes his head through every doorway and finally decides to live in the best stall of all--the kitchen. What's a cowgirl to do? Well, whether under one roof--or two--there's no doubt these buckaroos will be pals forever!
Synopsis
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, volunteer to walk their neighborand#8217;s dog. They soon discover that Zeke isnand#8217;t a dream dog after all. He might even be . . . a nightmare!
Synopsis
When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, volunteer to walk her dog for a week. They soon discover that Zeke isnand#8217;t a dream dog after all. He might even be . . . a nightmare! After three days of Zeke's tugging, wrapping around trees, and chasing other dogs, how will Mr. Putter and Tabby make it through the week? Illustrator Arthur Howard captures their humorous predicament in lively watercolor-and-pencil illustrations.
Synopsis
Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry go out for baseball in the newest installment ofand#160;Cynthia Rylant'sand#160;ever-popular early reader series.
Synopsis
This installment in Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howardand#39;s beloved Mr. Putter and Tabby series takes the dynamic duo to the library for storytime.
Synopsis
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are going for a train ride with their neighbors, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. They've planned the perfect afternoon trip. But when they get to the station, they're in for a big surprise: No pets are allowed on the train! It looks like the trip is off, until Mr. Putter comes up with a clever idea.
Synopsis
This Geisel Honor-winning addition to the belovedand#160;Mr. Putter and Tabby series takes the dynamic duo to the library for storytime.
About the Author
ERICA SILVERMAN received a Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor for the original Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa book, the first of six books. In addition, she has written many books for children, including
When the Chickens Went on Strike,
Big Pumpkin, and
Don't Fidget a Feather.andnbsp;She lives in Los Angeles, California.
andnbsp; andnbsp;BETSY LEWIN is the well-known illustrator of Duck for President; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; and the Caldecott Honor-winning Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, all written by Doreen Cronin. She lives in New York City.