Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book
Mr. Putter and Tabby: Book #13
By Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by John McDonough / 10 minutes
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 creations.
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 7 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 minutes
Abridged: No
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, for a week. But 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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 10 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 10 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 9 minutes
Abridged: No
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.... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 7 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 minutes
Abridged: No
In Mr. Putter and 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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 9 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 11 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 12 minutes
Abridged: No
Mr. Putter and Tabby's plans to cook a pot of homemade soup goes to the dogs--thanks to Mrs. Teaberry's pet, Zeke. Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 10 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 11 minutes
Abridged: No
Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant pens the humorous tales of Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby. In their 14th adventure, Mr. Putter and Tabby spend a lovely morning eating apple jam and raisin crumpets when suddenly Mr. Putter remembers it's his birthday. He decides to celebrate by inviting Mrs. Teaberry over for tea, but Mrs. Teaberry keeps... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 11 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 13 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 9 minutes
Abridged: No
This charming book from Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant captures the peaceful magic of an evening stroll under the stars. After eating 21 of Mrs. Teaberry's delicious pineapple jelly rolls, Mr. Putter tries to calm his tummy on a nighttime walk with Tabby. As they gaze up at the stars, they are surprised to find they have company. Mrs.... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 12 minutes
Abridged: No
Beloved children's author and Newbery Medal recipient Cynthia Rylant's warm-hearted Mr. Putter and Tabby books tickle readers' funny bones. There's going to be a marathon for the town's senior citizens, and Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke are ready to join up. To make the race even more fun, she asks her friendly neighbors, Mr. Putter and his cat... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 minutes
Abridged: No
Cynthia Rylant's 19th Mr. Putter & Tabby book has all the sly, sweet humor that has made the series a huge success. In Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks, 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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 10 minutes
Abridged: No
Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant is widely recognized for the consistent excellence of her tales for young readers. Her Mr. Putter & Tabby stories have won immense popularity, and the 20th book in the series, Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell, showcases Rylant at her very best. When Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school—just for... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance The Dance
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 minutes
Abridged: No
Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant weaves tales with tremendous appeal to young readers, and her popular Mr. Putter and Tabby series stars two of Rylant's most memorable characters. It's no secret that Mr. Putter does not like to dance. But when his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry develops a fondness for ballroom dancing, she is able to convince the... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 minutes
Abridged: No
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. 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... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 10 minutes
Abridged: No
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 learn the plant facts. It's the perfect celebration . . .... Read More »
Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page
By: Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 12 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read More »
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