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Mr Putter and Tabby Books in Order

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Find the Mr. Putter and Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant in publication order, with short summaries to help you choose an adventure for your next reading time.

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Mr Putter and Tabby books in publication order

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1

Lonely Mr. Putter decides to find a pet and adopts an elderly cat named Tabby. Sharing tea, muffins, stories, and time in the garden gives the pair a friendship built around the ordinary pleasures of daily life.

2

When Mrs. Teaberry injures her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby volunteer to walk her dog for a week. What sounds like a simple favor becomes a challenge as they discover that their neighbor's pet has ideas of his own.

3

Mr. PutterTabby Bake the Cake

by Cynthia Rylant

1994

Mr. Putter wants to give Mrs. Teaberry a special Christmas present and decides to bake her a cake. With Tabby beside him, his generous plan runs into the practical difficulties of making a dessert that meets his hopes.

4

Autumn brings ripe pears to Mr. Putter's backyard, and he dreams of making pear jelly. His sore legs prevent him from climbing the ladder, so he and Tabby need another way to reach the fruit he wants.

5

Mr. Putter brings home a toy biplane, delighted by the thought of seeing it fly. Tabby is less enthusiastic about flying toys, and their different reactions turn a simple purchase into an unexpected adventure.

6

Mr. PutterTabby Row the Boat

by Cynthia Rylant

1997

A hot summer day sends Mr. Putter, Tabby, Mrs. Teaberry, and Zeke to the pond. Their outing offers a change from the heat at home, with companionship and a boat trip shaping a relaxed afternoon together.

7

Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry plan an afternoon train ride with Tabby and Zeke. At the station, a rule banning pets threatens the whole outing, leaving Mr. Putter to think of a way around the problem.

8

Mrs. Teaberry decides she and Mr. Putter should join a band, though neither plays an instrument. With Tabby and Zeke nearby, their love of music faces the practical challenge of learning how to make it themselves.

9

Mr. Putter has pink paint, a brush, and Tabby for company as he sets out to freshen his porch. A squirrel's arrival distracts his cat, threatening to turn an orderly painting job into a mess.

10

Mr. PutterTabby Feed the Fish

by Cynthia Rylant

2001

Mr. Putter brings home three goldfish, but Tabby becomes so fascinated that she can't rest. His attempts to distract her fail, leaving him to find a solution that lets his cat enjoy peace again.

11

Mr. Putter catches a cold, leaving him feeling miserable despite his cat Tabby's company. Neighbor Mrs. Teaberry sends special treats to cheer him up in this early reader about illness, kindness, and friends caring for one another.

12

Mr. Putter and Tabby have ingredients for soup, but their stove won't work. Mrs. Teaberry offers her kitchen, where her energetic dog Zeke makes cooking harder than expected for the two visitors hoping for a homemade meal.

13

Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery novel with Tabby nearby, but blank pages prove harder to fill than expected. Snacks and naps keep interrupting his ambitions in a story about the distractions that accompany trying to write.

14

Mr. Putter remembers it is his birthday and invites Mrs. Teaberry over for tea. As she repeatedly delays her arrival, he thinks about birthdays past and wonders how this year's celebration with his friends will unfold.

15

Mr. PutterTabby Spin the Yarn

by Cynthia Rylant

2006

Mr. Putter offers to help when Mrs. Teaberry starts a knitting club. Tabby and Zeke want to join in too, but their enthusiasm sends clothing and yarn into chaos, complicating an afternoon meant to be neighborly and helpful.

16

Mr. PutterTabby See the Stars

by Cynthia Rylant

2007

After eating too many pineapple jelly rolls, Mr. Putter can't sleep. He and Tabby take a nighttime walk, finding stars and unexpected company as a restless evening becomes a chance to enjoy their neighborhood together.

17

Mrs. Teaberry persuades Mr. Putter to enter a race for older runners. He's especially interested in the second prize, a model train, but getting ready with Tabby requires more effort than his usual comfortable routine.

18

Mr. PutterTabby Spill the Beans

by Cynthia Rylant

2009

Mr. Putter can't understand Mrs. Teaberry's enthusiasm for a class on cooking beans, but he goes along with Tabby. When Zeke joins the lesson too, an ordinary cooking demonstration becomes much harder to keep under control.

19

Mr. PutterTabby Clear the Decks

by Cynthia Rylant

2010

Mr. Putter and Tabby are bored in the summer heat until Mrs. Teaberry suggests touring an old boat. The outing proves enjoyable, but getting Tabby and Zeke to leave when the tour ends creates a new problem.

20

Mr. PutterTabby Ring the Bell

by Cynthia Rylant

2011

Hearing an autumn school bell makes Mr. Putter wish he could return to class. He and Mrs. Teaberry bring Tabby and Zeke for show-and-tell, but the teacher's expectations of animal tricks complicate their visit to school.

21

Mr. Putter would rather avoid dancing, but Mrs. Teaberry convinces him to visit a ballroom after watching dancers on television. With Tabby and Zeke along, their evening promises surprises that unsettle his preference for familiar comforts.

22

Mr. PutterTabby Drop the Ball

by Cynthia Rylant

2013

Mr. Putter decides he and Tabby need more activity, and Mrs. Teaberry invites them to join a baseball team. Creaky knees and Zeke's antics complicate the game as the friends try something livelier than their usual naps.

23

Mr. PutterTabby Turn the Page

by Cynthia Rylant

2014

Mr. Putter and Tabby sign up for a library story time that welcomes readers and their pets. Mrs. Teaberry wants to join them, but bringing her mischievous dog, Zeke, could make the quiet outing unexpectedly lively.

24

Mr. PutterTabby Smell the Roses

by Cynthia Rylant

2015

Mr. Putter plans a birthday trip to the conservatory for Mrs. Teaberry, with Tabby and Zeke joining them. Flowers and fascinating plants promise a peaceful celebration, until an irresistible banana tree catches Zeke's attention.

25

Mr. PutterTabby Hit the Slope

by Cynthia Rylant

2016

Quiet winter days leave Mr. Putter remembering the sledding adventures of his childhood. Mrs. Teaberry supplies the sleds, and the neighbors head for the snowy slope with Tabby and Zeke for a much livelier outing.

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