Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn

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--in fact, neither does Mrs. Teaberry. But they aren't going to let that stop them!

About the author

Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery Medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She’s well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. cynthiarylant.com
Arthur Howard created the lively illustrations for all the Mr. Putter & Tabby books and has written and illustrated several picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.

Summary

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--in fact, neither does Mrs. Teaberry. But they aren’t going to let that stop them!

Additional text

"Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.”—Publishers Weekly
"These winning stories are enriched by energetic, humorous illustrations.”—Boston Globe
"If you have a young reader at your house who has yet to meet Mr. Putter and Tabby, you will not regret a visit to the nearest library or bookstore to check out this delightful series.”—Home Education Magazine
"Once again, this duet has hit all the right notes.”—School Library Journal

Product details

• Authors: Arthur Howard, Cynthia Rylant
• Assisted by: Arthur Howard (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.08.1999
• EAN: 9780152002473
• ISBN: 978-0-15-200247-3
• No. of pages: 44
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 222 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 118 g
• Series: Mr. Putter & Tabby; Mr. Putter & Tabby
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Beginner, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Dogs, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Chapter Books, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Cats, JUVENILE FICTION: Books & Libraries, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Fish