Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane

by Cynthia Rylant Narrated by John McDonough

Overview

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 like Mr. Putter was when he was that age! Being the great guy he is, Mr. Putter does something very special for the boy ... Newbery Award-winning author, Cynthia Rylant has numerous children's books to her credit, including the Henry and Mudge series and the Mr. Putter and Tabby series. John McDonough's thoughtful narration makes listening to the entire series a true delight.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 1-3Those rumpled old friends are back in two new books. In Fly the Plane, Mr. Putter, who still loves toys, realizes his dream of flight with the acquisition of a radio-controlled plane. Tabby is uncomfortable around this noisy new toy but hides her feelings when she sees how happy it makes him. Mr. Putter eventually decides to give his beloved possession to an eager child. Rylant tells her story with clear yet lyrical prose, but the tale itself is a slight one, burdened with too much sentiment and not enough humor. Row the Boat is much better and typical of the series's deft mix of gentle humor and old-fashioned sentiment. On a hot summer day, the two friends are wondering how to escape the sweltering heat. Mr. Putter decides to head for the pond and invites along their neighbors, Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke. They pack a picnic lunch, rent a rowboat, and end up having a wonderful time. When the walk home leaves them just as hot as before, Mrs. Teaberry knows just the trick to cool them down. This is vintage Mr. Putter and Tabby: simple escapades enlivened by the conviviality of their warm friendship. Howard's colorful cartoons capture all of the fun and the expressions on the faces of the animals and the humans.Marilyn Taniguchi, Santa Monica Public Library, CA

AUG/SEP 02 - AudioFile

Another in the children's series about Mr. Putter, the gentle old bachelor, and his cat, this story tells of Mr. Putter's thwarted dreams to be a pilot. Instead, he flies model airplanes. Through his flights in the park, he meets a special little boy and ends up giving him his airplane. McDonough sounds just like Mr. Putter would, kind and warm, like a portly grandfather. He reads slowly, as if waking up from dreaming of flying airplanes. Any listener will enjoy this compassionate production. A.G.H. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170643608
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	02/20/2009
Series:	Mr. Putter and Tabby Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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