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Mr. Putter & Tabby

Author:
Rylant, Cynthia
 
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Star rating for Mr. Putter and Tabby pour the tea
Series Volume:
1.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
Mr. Putter is tired of living all alone, with no one to share his morning English muffins or his afternoon tea. He has many wonderful stories to tell, but no one to tell them to. What Mr. Putter needs is some good company. But good company is hard to find. This first adventure in award-winning author Cynthia Rylant's popular series introduces readers to a pair of friends who are just perfect for each other.
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Star rating for Mr. Putter and Tabby walk the dog
Series Volume:
2.
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
Description:
Old Mr. Putter and old Mrs. Teaberry are neighbors. When Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, offer to walk her little dream dog, Zeke. Zeke is no dream dog. Zeke is a nightmare. On the first day, he drags Mr. Putter and Tabby through the neighborhood. On the second day, he wraps them around trees. On the third day, he chases big dogs until the big dogs turn around and chase them. If they don't think of a way to get Zeke under...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter and Tabby bake the cake
Series Volume:
3.
Average Rating:
3.5 stars
Description:
Christmas is Mr. Putter's favorite time of the year. He starts thinking about Christmas presents in July. It's easy to buy gifts for the postman, the grocer, and the librarian. But he has to think very hard about a gift for his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry. Mrs. Teaberry likes strange things. She likes coconuts that look like monkey heads and tiny dresses that fit her teapots. She even likes fruitcake. That's it! He'll make her a good cake for Christmas,...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter and Tabby pick the pears
Series Volume:
4.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Fall is Mr. Putter and Tabby's favorite time of year-a time to harvest juicy fruits and feast on baked goodies. But this year it's not going to be so easy. Old age is making Mr. Putter's legs, knees, and feet ... cranky. Even his cat Tabby suffers from a cranky tail. But that won't stop them! Mr. Putter comes up with a zingy way to pick the pears. And thanks to Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog Zeke, he and Tabby are showered with loads of yummy apple...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter and Tabby fly the plane
Series Volume:
5.
Average Rating:
3.5 stars
Description:
Ever since he was a boy, Mr. Putter has always loved planes. And he still loves playing with toys--even though he is pretty old. While visiting the toy store with his fine cat, Tabby, he decides to buy a brand new, red and white, remote-controlled biplane! Remembering when he was young, how he stayed awake at night wishing for such a toy, Mr. Putter thinks about the boy he met earlier that day. The boy was a little shy, clumsy and forgetful--just...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby row the boat
Series Volume:
6.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
It's summertime, and Mr. Putter and Tabby are tired of being hot. Their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke are sweaty, too. Maybe a trip to the pond will cool them off. Mrs. Teaberry packs a lunch of apple tea, tomato sandwiches, and kiwi salad. Mr. Putter likes her funny food. When they get to the pond, they rent a boat and find a shady spot for a picnic. They share tall tales while they eat. Mr. Putter tells about the time he won a worm race....
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby toot the horn
Series Volume:
7.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Mr. Putter and his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry both like music. He likes the broken hearts and big round heroes of opera. She likes the broken hearts and big-haired stars of country music. One day Mrs. Teaberry has one of her famous ideas. She and Mr. Putter will form their own band. Mr. Putter is a good sport. He buys a little horn and practices for hours. Finally, he decides that everyone will be happier if he uses the horn to hold up his tomato plant....
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
Series Volume:
8.
Average Rating:
3.5 stars
Description:
In Mr. Putter Tabby Walk the Dog, Mr. Putter was dragged through the neighborhood and wrapped around trees when he helped Mrs. Teaberry with her dog. So when Mrs. Teaberry telephones Mr. Putter to tell him about a brilliant idea, he gets a little nervous. Besides, sometimes her ideas involve "running fast or wearing feathers." Mrs. Teaberry wants to take an afternoon train ride with Mr. Putter and their pets, Tabby and Zeke. Mrs. Teaberry hasn't ridden...
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Star rating for Mr Putter and Tabby paint the porch
Series Volume:
9.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
It's springtime, and Mr. Putter wants to paint his porch. He gets a bucket of pink paint and a big brush. Tabby keeps the paint rags from blowing away. All goes well until a squirrel jumps onto the porch railing. Creations of Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant, Mr. Putter and Tabby are both funny and endearing. Young readers will want to listen to their adventures again and again.
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby feed the fish
Series Volume:
10.
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
Description:
One day at the fish store, Mr. Putter decides to buy some fish. Tabby is happy. Fish make his tail twitch. At home, Mr. Putter and Tabby watch the fish swim around in their glass bowl. Then Tabby starts to bat the bowl. Bat. Bat. Tabby can't stop batting the bowl, even when Mr. Putter covers it up. Soon, Tabby is so twitchy and batty, Mr. Putter calls Mrs. Teaberry. She has a solution to Tabby's problem, a very relaxing one!
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby catch the cold
Series Volume:
11.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
Newbery medal-winner and recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, Cynthia Rylant instills gentle humor into this cozy read. When Mr. Putter goes outside without a hat on, he catches a cold. Tabby tries to make Mr. Putter feel better, but "colds aren't so much fun when you're old." Yet his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke know just the thing to help Mr. Putter recover.
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup
Series Volume:
12.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
The chapters are short and satisfying…The antics of Tabby and Zeke will entertain young animal enthusiasts.”—School Library Journal 
 
Mr. Putter and Tabby love homemade soup. But when at last they have all the right ingredients to make some, they find that their treasured stove, Bessie, is on the blink!
 
Luckily, their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, is happy to share...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book
Series Volume:
13.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
While the snow swirls outdoors and the fire crackles in the hearth, Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery book. But he soon learns that writing isn't as easy as he thought it would be. John McDonough's cozy voice artfully captures the whimsical flavor of Cynthia Rylant's gentle humor and endearing characters. Kids simply adore the books of this Newbery Award winner and Best Book of the Year honoree. Recorded Books offers over 30 of Rylant's charming...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish
Series Volume:
14.
Average Rating:
3 stars
Description:
Happy birthday, Mr. Putter! "The humor in the illustrations as well as in the text will keep readers glued to the pages."—School Library Journal (starred review)

Mr. Putter is sure he is too old for birthday celebrations. And that means he's also too old for model planes and balloons and candles and cake. So on his special day, he invites Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke over for a quiet cup of tea. But—good heavens!—what...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby spin the yarn
Series Volume:
15.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Mr. Putter and his faithful cat Tabby love their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke. They are always bringing over yummy food-but all Mr. Putter and Tabby do in return is eat! Mrs. Teaberry's knitting party seems like the perfect time to return the favor. But when Mr. Putter goes to serve tea to the ladies at the party, things end up in quite a tangle!
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars
Series Volume:
16.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
“The amusing illustrations energize the story and add to the fun. An excellent choice for beginning and developing readers.”—School Library Journal (starred review) 
 
When Mr. Putter eats twenty-one pineapple jelly rolls, he ends up with a grumbling tummy. Worse, he can’t sleep!
 
A midnight stargazing stroll with his cat, Tabby, seems to be just the cure—but could...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race
Series Volume:
17.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
“Gently humorous and with underlying messages of friendship and sharing, this is a good addition to the series.”—School Library Journal
 
Mrs. Teaberry has persuaded Mr. Putter to sign up for the seniors’ marathon. First prize is golf clubs, but second prize is…a train set!
 
Mr. Putter really wants that train set. Never mind that he can’t even touch his toes. Somehow,...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby spill the beans
Series Volume:
18.
Description:
Mr. Putter doesn't share Mrs. Teaberry's enthusiasm for a class on 100 ways to cook beans. And yet-finding it hard to say no to his kind friend-he attends the class with her anyhow, expecting to be bored. But his cat Tabby and Mrs. Teaberry's dog Zeke soon bring more excitement to bean cooking than Mr. Putter could ever imagine-even in his wildest dreams.
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks
Series Volume:
19.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
All aboard for an eventful boat ride in this book by a Newbery Medal winner: “Adorable characters [and] delightful pictures.”—School Library Journal
 
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are itchy. Not because of fleas, but because it’s hot, they’re bored, and they’re out of orangesicles. So when their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, suggests a sightseeing cruise, they’re excited about...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell
Series Volume:
20.
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
It’s back to school time, and some very special guests are coming to class! “These four neighbors are great company.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
Dong! Dong! Dong! The school bell is ringing. The crispy fall wind is blowing. Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school—even for just one day. Then he has an idea: How about a visit during show-and-tell with Mrs. Teaberry, Tabby the cat, and Zeke...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance
Series Volume:
21.
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
Description:
“Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.”—Publishers Weekly
 
Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV.
 
She talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course. The ballroom...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball
Series Volume:
22.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Mr. Putter and his cat go out to the ballgame in this book by the Newbery Medal-winning author: “A home run.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps — too many naps. 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...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page
Series Volume:
23.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
An ALA Geisel Honor Book: "A sweet and nicely different take on the pleasure of reading."—Kirkus 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 "Read Aloud with Your Pet at Story Time," he signs up! But then Mr. Putter's friend and neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, wants to join. If Mrs. Teaberry brings her good dog,...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses
Series Volume:
24.
Average Rating:
4.7 stars
Description:
Adventure is in bloom in this endearing story for early readers from the Newbery Medal-winning author of the Henry and Mudge series!

Mr. Putter wants Mrs. Teaberry's birthday to be extra special this year. So how about a trip to the Conservatory to see the beautiful trees and plants and flowers? It will be heavenly.

And it is! Mr. Putter and Tabby and Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke sniff the air. They smell the roses. They...
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Star rating for Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope
Series Volume:
25.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Mr. Putter and friends make the most of a snow day in this entertaining book in the “venerable series” (Kirkus Reviews).
 
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like winter. But when the snow is deep outside and there’s nothing to do inside, even a cozy winter day can be a little slow. But not for long!
 
When Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, pull two sleds out of the garage,...