Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn [Paperback]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Arthur Howard (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007 | Age Range: 6 - 9 years | Series: Mr. Putter & Tabby

Mrs. Teaberry announces that she's starting a knitting club, and Mr. Putter is happy to help out. But disaster strikes when Tabby and Zeke want to pitch in, too: Mrs. Fitzwater's sweater completely unravels, and the whole afternoon ends up in quite a tangle.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, live next to helpful Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke. Because she is always cooking for him, Mr. Putter decides that he will serve tea at her new knitting club. Things go wrong when Tabby runs away with the end of a ball of yarn attached to a sweater that's been seven months in the making, and Zeke runs off with part of a guest's vegetable-covered hat. Mr. Putter must then use all his charm to calm the ladies, but they have the last laugh. As in previous titles, Rylant writes in a clear voice and uses simple sentences and easy vocabulary. Howard's funny colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache drawings catch the emotional presence of each character and the animals' antics. Another successful addition to a popular series.–Kathleen Pavin, Purdy Elementary School Library, Fort Atkinson, WI
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"Another successful addition to a popular series."--School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Age Range: 6 - 9 years
  
• Paperback: 44 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper; Reprint edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152060952
• ISBN-13: 978-0152060954
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Putter is so sweet October 8, 2006

By Miss Lemon

Format:Hardcover

My son and I love the Mr. Putter books. They are nice stories with some cute situations to give the parents a chuckle. These really keep my son's attnetion (the suggested age is 4-8; my son is younger).

I believe this is the newest of the Putter and Tabby books. It's just as good as the rest.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Mr. Putter and Tabby story January 3, 2007

By C. Parker

Format:Hardcover

I absolutely love this series! Rylant's latest book was not a disappointment. It is absolutely charming and adorable. When I found out another book had recently I was very eager to buy it. Of course, I have bought every single Mr. Putter and Tabby book for my three-year-old daughter as well as for my self :) The fact that I am a knitting freak only added to the excitement. I also LOVE cats and Rylant so acurately portrays the behavior of cats through Tabby. It's worth every penny :) Enjoy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Putter and Tabby fan March 12, 2010

By Evelyn Jaskoski

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Another gem to add to my collection of Mr. Putter and Tabby books. Cynthia Rylant consistently writes endearing stories full of charm.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive handling of the older folks October 30, 2007

By S. E. Stewart

Format:Paperback

My grandsons and I love all the Mr Putter books. Ms Ryland does a wonderful job of introducing the lives and foibles of older folks with sensitivity and humor...and there are always wonderful stories that keep everyone entranced. The animals and their owners are true "characters" -we have the whole series!

1 of 13 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but not Great September 25, 2006

By Amy Graham

Format:Hardcover

This is our first experience with the Mr. Putter and Tabby series...and I can't say I was all that impressed. As we first encounter him, Mr. Putter admittedly feels he isn't a very good neighbor to Mrs. Teaberry because she's always doing nice things for him (mostly involving yummy treats for him and the cat), and he doesn't really do anything for her (except eat her treats)...so he sets out to do something nice and neighborly for her. What ensues is a rather madcap attempt at "helping" out Mrs. Teaberry with her knitting club meeting.

Amazon lists no age range for this book, though I assume 1-8 or so, with 1-5 being more of a read aloud story and 5-8 being a read alone for beginner readers. The illustrations are cartoonish (which is nice, very vivid colors) and really help the story along for younger listeners and readers. It's really just a nice, short and sweet story that is ideal for a quick bedtime or story carpet session, but not much else. We may try some of the others in this series, but I'm just not in love with it. I'm not likely to buy any of these, nor would they be the first thing I'd recommend. I give it a B, there's nothing wrong with it, its just not all that exciting.