Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn [Paperback]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Arthur Howard (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 9, 1999 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Mr. Putter & Tabby

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like sharing music with their neighbors, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. But when Mrs. Teaberry decides they should join a band, Mr. Putter isn’t so sure. He doesn’t even play an instrument. Neither does she. But they aren’t going to let that stop them!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?When Mr. Putter and his next-door neighbor Mrs. Teaberry decide to join a band, they soon learn that sometimes the best harmonies are found through friendship. Unsuccessful at finding the type of music that would appeal to them and their pets, Mrs. T suggests that they form their own band. Mr. Putter attempts to learn to toot a horn but ends up using it to hold up a tomato plant instead. His friend is more talented, and she is soon able to pluck away at a mandolin. The pair realize that while the dream of a band is lost, they can enjoy Mrs. Teaberry's music together. Beginning readers will enjoy the short chapters that introduce a variety of musical terms including brass, jazz, opera, and Irish jig. The pencil-and-watercolor drawings are well suited to the story and are filled with subtle humor. The pastel hues that dominate the artwork reflect the story's smooth tone and summery setting. Once again, this duet has hit all the right notes.?Maura Bresnahan, Topsfield Town Library, MA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 1^-3, younger for reading aloud. Rylant's Mr. Putter series about a likable elderly gent and his tabby cat is great for beginning readers looking for easy chapter books. In this adventure, Mrs. Teaberry, Mr. Putter's neighbor, decides that since she and Mr. Putter share a love of music, they should join a band. When Mr. Putter confesses he can't play an instrument, the feisty Mrs. Teaberry replies, "Old people can do anything they want." Rylant portrays the seniors' lively antics with loads of humor but never makes fun of her characters. The text strikes a good balance, too: it's challenging enough for confident readers, but the vocabulary is fairly easy and there is some word repetition. Adding to the book's appeal are Howard's funny, colorful mixed-media illustrations. Lauren Peterson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 44 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper; 1 edition (August 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152002472
• ISBN-13: 978-0152002473
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best children book collection for kids and parents, November 19, 2000

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This review is from: Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn (Paperback)

The "Mr. Putter and Tabby" collection is the best I have found for children. This particular episode has Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry trying to play music more or less successfully but having a very good time at it and being happy to have at least given it a try. When you read it, you can make all sorts of funny 'music' sounds that bring joy to your little one -and are fun to do too...

All the "Putter & Tabby" books are really well illustrated with very expressive characters, and the stories are intelligent, funny, and warm. My child adores them and is always asking for a reading session of "Mr Putter and Tabby". He was 2 when we read our first one and the books are so great that I believe he will still enjoy them when he learns to read. In the mean time, I enjoy them too and haven't tired yet of reading a couple of them every evening. So, although until now I have borrowed these books from the public library, I am now buying the whole collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, as are all of CYNTHIA RYLANT'S books, July 3, 2003

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Mr Putter and Tabby are our favorites. Wonderful story, whimsical writing style. I RECOMMENED THIS ONE HIGHLY, and every one in the series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't do everything, February 18, 2003

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I have every book in this series. This one is a good book to show little ones that not every one can do it all. When my little one is too small to do something, this one shows that Mr. Putter can't learn to play the horn. His friendly neighbor does, but he is happy in the end. Get the whole series and enjoy. My 4 year old loves them, but secretly, I bought them for myself.