Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book

Written by Cynthia Rylant

Narrated by John McDonough

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Feb 20, 2009
• ISBN: 9781440717031

Cynthia Rylant

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

Reviews for Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I love this series and am every so thankful that kids do, too. I really want to be neighbors to Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry.

[claudiathelibrarian · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4Q- The Mr. Putter and Tabby series is generally excellent. This one is good, just lacks the subtle humor of some of the others.5P- Kids will love this book. It is a good read for beginning readers and includes quality illustrations.

[jodyjlittle · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

When the winter storms hit, Mr. Putter decides he wants to write a mystery story. He think and thinks and thinks and comes up with a brilliant title, "The Mystery of Lighthouse Cove." His thinking wears him out and he decides to make a snack, ending his writing for the day. His second day of writing finds him distracted with so many household chores and of course, snacking and napping. All he manages to write is "Chapter One." On the third day, he writes a list of "good things" which he later shares with his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. She finds his writing wonderful and together they go and and celebrate with vanilla shakes.

[justineaylward · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Mr. Putter is just like a big kid! I love it! In this one he wants to write a mystery, but gets side tracked by snacks and naps! He eventually writes "Good Things", which is a list of good things!

[eecnelsen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book is good to teach about procrastination. How if we don't really want to do somthing we can put it off. When we do somthing we like we could do it all day. Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery book but finds it hard and procrastinates. Then he starts thinking of things that are good and he wrote all day. He realizes that he is a good writer just not a mystery writer.

[ezwicky_2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

We like Cynthia Rylant; my daughter tends to prefer Henry and Mudge, because there are more dogs per page, but she likes Mr. Putter and Tabby, too. This is a sweet book about writing and not writing and cooking and the importance of good reviews.