Cynthia Rylant

Mr. Putter is persuaded to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, when he learns that second prize is a train set.

When Mr. Putter cannot sleep after eating too many of Mrs. Teaberry's pineapple jelly rolls, he and Tabby take a moonlit stroll that ends with the perfect neighborly gathering.

An old woman who has outlived all her friends is reluctant to become too attached to the stray dog that visits her each day.

A little girl named Brownie arrives at a birthday party feeling shy while her cat Pearl confidently enters through the "kitty door."

Adventure is in bloom in this endearing story for early readers from the Newbery Medal-winning author of the Henry and Mudge series!

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...

When Brownie and her cat go for a spin in her car, neither one is ready for it to end.

The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

A boy puts on an alligator head and tail and is transformed into an alligator boy.

Henry is excited when his Uncle Jake builds him a tree house but worries that his dog Mudge will not be able to enjoy it with him.

An ALA Geisel Honor Book: "A sweet and nicely different take on the pleasure of reading."—Kirkus Reviews

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 brings her good dog,...