Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish

by Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)

Overview

Mr. 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. . . .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152163662
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/01/2002
Series:	Mr. Putter and Tabby Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	44
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	440L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery Medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She’s well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. cynthiarylant.com

Arthur Howard created the lively illustrations for all the Mr. Putter & Tabby books and has written and illustrated several picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

1	The Fish Store
2	Bat
3	Bat. Bat. Bat.
4	So Relaxed

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"If you have a young reader at your house who has yet to meet Mr. Putter and Tabby, you will not regret a visit to the nearest library or bookstore to check out this delightful series."—Home Education Magazine
[star]"Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites."—Publishers Weekly

Editorial Reviews

"If you have a young reader at your house who has yet to meet Mr. Putter and Tabby, you will not regret a visit to the nearest library or bookstore to check out this delightful series."—Home Education Magazine
[star]"Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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From the Publisher

K-Gr 2-Another charmer about Mr. Putter and his cat. In this story, the man buys three goldfish, only to find that Tabby has a "fish problem." The feline is mesmerized and can't keep away from them. He bats playfully at the bowl and even sneaks under the pillowcase used to cover it. Ultimately, Mr. Putter gives the new pets to his neighbor and all is well once again. This easy-reader combines an interesting story with expressive illustrations that provide plenty of picture clues. Through short, simple sentences, Rylant creates strong, believable characters that youngsters will want to get to know. They'll enjoy this installment and look for other books about this engaging pair.-Anne Knickerbocker, Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TX Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal

This is another well-done effort by John McDonough, who reads all the Mr. Putter books. Like his main character, McDonough sounds warm and kind, buying fish to keep as pets. Unfortunately, his tabby cat takes too keen an interest in them, and he gives them away to his neighbor. McDonough’s voice is low and gravelly, hypnotic in its relaxing effect. He reads slowly and pleasantly, gently weaving this tale of neighborly friendliness. Listeners will find no fault with this charming presentation. A.G.H. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine

OCT/NOV 02 - AudioFile