Mr. Putter and Tabby Turn the Page

by Cynthia Rylant Narrated by John McDonough

Overview

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 reads aloud at the library with her good dog, Zeke, who knows what will happen? With Zeke up to his usual tricks, story time might get too exciting!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book "A sweet and nicely different take on the pleasure of reading." —Kirkus   "A perfect selection for storytime or anytime sharing." —School Library Journal   "In the 20 years 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     —

Kirkus Reviews

2014-09-08
The tried-and-true beginning reader series explores the joys of shared reading. Mr. Putter and Tabby are initially depicted as happy with their placid life, and they spend "their favorite quiet times reading." When Mr. Putter finds out about a special storytime offered at the local library that invites community members to read with their pets, he is intrigued. This won't be the same as the solitary shared reading they share at home, but memories of his childhood teacher reading aloud to him in his classroom prompt Mr. Putter to give it a whirl. He shares his plans (and then regrets doing so) with his effervescent neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, who is the quintessential dog person to Mr. Putter's calmer, cat-loving self. Ultimately, both pet-and-person pairs deliver successful, albeit quite different storytimes to the children at the library, and they leave with both good memories and good books to share with one another. The simple story is broken up into five short chapters, and Howard's pencil, watercolor and gouache illustrations successfully reinforce the gentle humor of the story and characterization. A sweet and nicely different take on the pleasure of reading. (Early reader. 6-8)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170995677
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	01/16/2015
Series:	Mr. Putter and Tabby Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	Up to 4 Years

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