Cynthia Rylant
61) Everyday house
63) Creation
64) Ludie's Life
Cynthia Rylant returns to her home state of West Virginia with this powerful and evocative collection of poems. In a heartbreaking narrative that flows like a novel, we follow Ludie from childhood to falling in love and getting married,...
65) Make a Wish
Mr. Putter is sure he is too old for birthday celebrations. And that means he's also too old for model planes and balloons and candles and cake. So on his special day, he invites Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke over for a quiet cup of tea. But—good heavens!—what could possibly be taking them so long to arrive?
66) Rosetown
"Gentle and old-fashioned in the best sense...a little gem about small-town life." —Booklist (starred review)
"A sweet story for children dealing with change." —Kirkus Reviews
From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant comes the charming story...
For 13-year-old Peter Cassidy, each summer day is just like the one before it—mowing lawns for spending money and hanging out with his best friend. But one startling afternoon, a newcomer hitchhikes into town, promising joy and excitement to everyone who comes to the local church. During revival services, Pete sits riveted to the pew, held fast by the hypnotic rhythm of the "Preacher Man's" voice. And when the "Man" turns his piercing blue
...Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV.
She talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course. The ballroom...
Mr. Putter and Tabby love homemade soup. But when at last they have all the right ingredients to make some, they find that their treasured stove, Bessie, is on the blink!
Luckily, their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, is happy to share...
It's Christmastime in Toytown. Lights are twinkling, bells are jingling, and children can't wait for Santa and his sleigh to arrive. Presents are wonderful, of course, but Little Whistle and his friends need something else for Christmas. Will Santa answer their letter and make their wishes come true?
In Little Whistle's first holiday adventure, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and artist Tim Bowers once again bring the cozy world of
75) Scarecrow
Scarecrows. They perch high above gardens and fields, with borrowed coats and button eyes and pie-pan hands that glint in the sun. What else is there to know about them? Perhaps more than we realize. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's rich and poignant story, powerfully...
76) Stir the Soup
Mr. Putter and Tabby's plans to cook a pot of homemade soup goes to the dogs—thanks to Mrs. Teaberry's pet, Zeke.
77) Catch the Cold
Even though Tabby tries to keep him warm, Mr. Putter catches a cold in this cozy addition to the series.
78) Missing May
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like winter. But when the snow is deep outside and there’s nothing to do inside, even a cozy winter day can be a little slow. But not for long!
When Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, pull two sleds out of the garage,...