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Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat Across America
by Constance LombardoMr. Puffball is through being a stunt cat--he's ready to be a real actor! It's just too dangerous to be on fire all the time.But according to Victoria Bossypaws at Purramount Studios, Puffball and El Gato are going to lose their roles in their Hollywood buddy movie unless they can demonstrate youthful Hollywood appeal! But how? They have two weeks to film a dangerous and exciting cross-country movie reel--starring themselves--doing amazing feats of daring and coolness! They'll cross the country in an old van--and film in Las Vegas, Hobowood, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, and Coney Island!Much of the cast from Mr. Puffball's first book is here, with Rosie as a fledgling director and a fantastic new addition to the group--Pickles! Amazing adventures ensue!
Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars
by Constance LombardoIn this hilarious illustrated adventure meet Mr. Puffball, a medium-size feline with a big dream! With amazing humor that appeals to both kids and adults as well as funny illustrations throughout the story, Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars is perfect for dreamers, movie buffs, and fans of Timmy Failure and Stick Dog.He's a hero for today. Or possibly tomorrow. He's a cat. He's awesome. And . . . wait for it . . . he's going to Hollywood to become a famous movie star! Follow Mr. Puffball on his trip cross-country. (Look at all the postcards to Mom!) See him stumble upon Hobowood! (Not as glamorous as Hollywood, but full of beans.) Watch him land at last in Hollywood, where he meets a cast of thousands (or at least half a dozen) and catapults himself into the next best thing to being a famous movie star: working as a stunt cat to his movie star hero, El Gato!
Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks (Mr. Putter & Tabby #21)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardAll 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 an adventure. The boat makes them feel free! Plus they get orangesicles! But when it's time to go home, there's a little problem with Mrs. Teaberry&’s good dog, Zeke… The nineteenth Mr. Putter & Tabby book has all the sly, sweet humor that has made the series so popular. Cynthia Rylant's perfect ear for rhythm and Arthur Howard's comical illustrations continue to bring to life the quartet of characters kids know and love. Praise for the series: &“Besides being wonderful fun, this is a great way to introduce new readers to the chapter-book format.&”—Booklist
Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance (Mr. Putter & Tabby #23)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur Howard&“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 is full of sparkles—and surprises… &“Written with simplicity and understated humor…The young audience will enjoy seeing these familiar characters express themselves on and off the dance floor.&”—Booklist
Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball (Mr. Putter & Tabby #20)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. 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 will his creaky knees cooperate? And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field? Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same! &“Another winner…The artwork, done in pencil, watercolor, and gouache, is expressive and quite hilarious.&”—School Library Journal &“Rylant&’s sympathetic characters work their usual magic, entertaining all ages with a text well suited to beginning readers.&”—Booklist
Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope (Mr. Putter & Tabby #26)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. 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, the four friends head for the sledding slope for the wildest ride ever. Maybe winter is not so slow after all! &“A comforting story to curl up with on a chilly winter day.&”—School Library Journal
Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish (Mr. Putter & Tabby)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardHappy 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 could possibly be taking them so long to arrive? &“Since the Mr. Putter & Tabby series began, its signature combination of storytelling, wit, and humanity have made it a staple of the beginning reader section.&”—Booklist
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell (Mr. Putter & Tabby #22)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardIt&’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 the dog? The teacher agrees, but there&’s one problem. She and the students expect to see some pet tricks. Will Tabby and Zeke be able to deliver? &“An amusing fall-flavored offering from the Mr. Putter and Tabby series that&’s good for reading aloud or reading alone.&”—Booklist
Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race (Mr. Putter & Tabby #17)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur Howard&“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, he has got to find a way to place second. But now, someone else is running the race—with four legs… &“Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.&”—Publishers Weekly
Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars (Mr. Putter & Tabby #16)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur Howard&“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 it be that Mr. Putter and Tabby aren&’t the only ones who are still wide awake? This is the sixteenth in the delightful series by Cynthia Rylant, winner of a Newbery Medal and two Caldecott Honors. &“Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.&”—Publishers Weekly
Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. 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 learn the plant facts. It's the perfect celebration . . . until Zeke finds the banana tree. The Mr. Putter & Tabby early reader series has been long beloved by children, parents, and teachers. This new volume is as funny and endearing as ever.
Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup (Mr. Putter & Tabby #12)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur Howard&“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 hers. But watch out—her good dog, Zeke, would much rather play than cook… &“Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.&”—Publishers Weekly
Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. 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, 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.
Mr. Putter And Tabby Toot The Horn (Mr. Putter And Tabby)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like sharing music with their neighbors Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. But when Mrs. Teaberry decides they should join a band, Mr. Putter isn’t so sure. He doesn’t even play an instrument--in fact, neither does Mrs. Teaberry. But they aren’t going to let that stop them!
Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. “Howard’s relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves. ”--Booklist
Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level J)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. “Howard’s relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves. ”--Booklist
Mr. Putter and Tabby Drop the Ball
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. 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 will his creaky knees cooperate? And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field? Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same!
Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. Putter and Tabby love going to the fish store. Mr. Putter loves it because he has always liked fish. Tabby loves it because fish make her whiskers tingle and her tail twitch. So, one day Mr. Putter and Tabby decide to bring three fish home. And that's when they discover Tabby has a fish problem. . . .
Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level J)
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. Putter and Tabby love going to the fish store. Mr. Putter loves it because he has always liked fish. Tabby loves it because fish make her whiskers tingle and her tail twitch. So, one day Mr. Putter and Tabby decide to bring three fish home. And that's when they discover Tabby has a fish problem. . . .
Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane
by Cynthia Rylant Arthur HowardMr. Putter loves toys. He’s old and he knows he shouldn’t love them anymore. But he does. His fine cat, Tabby, however, does not. She’s especially bothered by toys that fly. So when Mr. Putter brings home a little toy biplane that’s supposed to really fly, he and Tabby are in for quite an adventure.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish
by Cynthia RylantIt's Mr. Putter's birthday. But is he too old for a party? Not if his fine cat, Tabby, and his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, have anything to do with it! Filled with the all the usual Putter and Tabby humor and emotion--plus a whole lot of candles, balloons, and cake--this fourteenth book in the acclaimed series is a grand birthday celebration indeed.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea (I Can Read Level 3)
by Cynthia RylantIn this Level Three I Can Read title, discover the story of how Mr. Putter and Tabby first meet. A perfect choice for pet enthusiasts and cat lovers.When Mr. Putter, a gentle old man, decides a pet will be keep his loneliness at bay, he finds the perfect cat in Tabby. Together they find joy and beauty throughout the seasons—from playing in Mr. Putter's tulip garden in the spring, to lounging out in the sun during the summer, to listening to opera music in the winter, the pair delight in everyday, ordinary moments. This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog (I Can Read Level 3)
by Cynthia RylantIn this Level Three I Can Read, Mr. Putter and his cat are dragged—quite literally—into the chaotic, but sometimes charmingly clever, world of dogs.Mr. Putter and Tabby live next door to Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke. When Mr. Putter volunteers to temporarily take Zeke on his daily walks as a favor to his neighbor, he and Tabby discover that keeping company with a dog, especially one as energetic as Zeke, isn't quite their speed.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.
Mr. Revere and I
by Robert LawsonPaul Revere didn't make his famous midnight ride alone. Meet a patriot unlike any other: Scheherazade, the mare who doesn't mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King's army. But on arrival in America, "Sherry" is quickly let down by her British rider and recruited by Sam Adams to join the Sons of Liberty. Before long, she finds herself teamed with Paul Revere to play a key-if unnoticed-role in the American Revolution. Full of wit and wisdom, this beloved classic presents an unforgettable view to the birth of a nation-straight from the horse's mouth!
Mr. Summerling's Secret Code #1 (The Treasure Troop #1)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerFrom Edgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler comes a new chapter book mystery series, The Treasure Troop! Join Marly, Isla, and Sai, three code-cracking kids on the hunt for an old neighbor's hidden treasure.Marly always knew Mr. Summerling as her friendly neighbor living in the big, old house next-door. Sure, he walked around with a metal detector and talked about being a "treasure hunter," but she didn't think much of it. But when news of Mr. Summerling's death arrives at her doorstep, Marly is brought into a treasure hunt of her own. In Mr. Summerling's will, he's left a treasure for Marly and her two classmates, Isla and Sai. The catch? They have to solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and clues to find its location. And not only that, they have to work together on it -- which Marly is not looking forward to. But with no other choice, she, Isla, and Sai set off on the hunt. Can the three kids come together to crack the code? And even if they do solve the clues... what could Mr. Summerling possibly have left them?