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.

Describes the autumn activities and traditions that November's cooling temperatures bring.

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

After visiting the shoe shop, the hat shop, and the cupcake shop, a weary little girl and her sleepy cat head home for a nap.

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

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...

Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind.

A little boy gives Valentines out to friends, family, and members of the natural world.

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

Reminiscences of the pleasures of life in the mountains as a child.