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Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race Audiobook
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Beloved children's author and Newbery Medal recipient Cynthia Rylant's warm-hearted Mr. Putter and Tabby books tickle readers' funny bones. There's going to be a marathon for the town's senior citizens, and Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke are ready to join up. To make the race even more fun, she asks her friendly neighbors, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby, to join them.
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"A cute, short book about a man who is very lonely and decides to get a cat to keep him company. My favorite thing about reading this book with my students is when one said, "Maybe Mr. Putter should just get married!" They were pretty sure that was the moral of the story. "
— Lora (4 out of 5 stars)
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" There's no denying that Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry are good friends. But when the two decide to run a senior race, it's going to take cooperation in order for them to come out of the race winners. "
— The, 10/18/2013 -
" MCL. I liked the part when they switched prizes. "
— Nora, 5/1/2013 -
" I think this is a great book, as well as series, for emerging readers. The antics of Mr. Putter and his cat along with their neighbor, Mrs. Teaburry, are highly amusing. These books would be great for students at or near the second grade reading level. "
— David, 4/12/2013 -
" Mr. Putter and Tabby "train" for a senior race, while Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke actually train. When the big day comes, will he be able to win the train set he so dearly wants? "
— The, 12/31/2012 -
" I'm very fond of Mr Putter and Tabby, and I liked this book as much as any of the others, except... why did the race have to be a marathon? Is it because "5K" isn't a useful word for early readers? A marathon would have killed poor Mr Putter, and no one would want that! "
— Tobinsfavorite, 11/3/2012 -
" read for fun "
— Snow, 3/18/2012 -
" Not one of the best of the series. Actually, I think I liked this one least of all. Not enough focus on Tabby and Zeke for my taste. The relationship between Tabby and Mr. Putter isn't the focus of the book and that's where the series gets its charm. "
— Linda, 3/14/2012 -
" Amusing, though rather more unrealistic than most of the books in this series. "
— Susan, 3/10/2012 -
" Level 3. Kiddo loved it! "
— Schmobes, 12/16/2011 -
" I love Cynthia Rylant's writing. Even this brief first reader is lovely, poetic and humorous. "
— Alison, 9/3/2011 -
" reading these Mr putter and tabby stories feels like sitting on the porch with a cold tea and a cat at your feet. this is the first series my 4 year old enjoyed reading all of "
— Jenny, 5/18/2011 -
" When Mr Putter first meets Tabby. He adopts her from the shelter instead of buying a kitten at the pet store because he wants and old cat. I love you Mr. Putter :) "
— Danette, 3/14/2011 -
" This story is about an old man and his cat. It was very cute and shows how everyone needs a companion. Intended for younger audiences. I would use it for K-2. "
— Sandi, 3/1/2011 -
" Our girls have really enjoyed these books and it was fun to find the first book, where <em>Mr. Putter and Tabby</em> begin. We loved that he rescues an older cat from the shelter. "
— Dolly, 9/11/2010 -
" Level 3. How Mr. Putter and Tabby came together. "
— Schmobes, 6/16/2010 -
" Mr. Putter and Tabby books by Cynthia Rylant are personal favorites. They are sweet and tender and just as much fun to read as her other books. They make a great story to read during "quiet time"...they are calming. "
— Rachel, 3/29/2010 -
" i absolutely adore these books. They were my favorite when i was little. "
— Laila, 1/10/2010 -
" I have a special place in my heart for Mr. Putter and Tabby. "
— Lana, 12/8/2009 -
" The first in the series in which Mr. Putter and Tabby find each other. "
— Dayna, 11/13/2009 -
" Cynthia Rylant manages to pack so much affection and humor into the few words allowed in an easy reader. Howard, the illustrator, conveys Tabby's many moods with just a twitch of a whisker or the slightest kink in a tail. My 6 and 8-year-old nephews love this series, as do I. "
— Cindy, 6/8/2009 -
" I love this series of books. They are quiet and sweet and easy to read. The illustrations are sweet too. They make you want to slow down and enjoy life. "
— Megan, 1/15/2009
About Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal in 1993 and A Fine White Dust won a Newbery Honor; she is also the author of two Caldecott Honor–wining picture books. Some of her other notable works include the Annie and Snowball series, the Poppleton series, the novel The Islander, and a number of other poetry books and story collections. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
About John McDonough
John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.