Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book (Mr. Putter & Tabby) | 
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Mr. Putter has decided to write a book--a mystery novel, to be exact. But being a writer is way more challenging than it looks. There's all that empty white paper to fill, all those tasty snacks to prepare (and eat), and then there are the naps. . . .
This delightful new addition to the Mr. Putter and Tabby series is a tribute to good stories, delicious snacks, and wonderful next-door neighbors. And with its hilarious send-up of the challenges of the writing process, it's sure to become a favorite with aspiring authors of all ages.
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• Mr. Putter And Tabby Write The Book 23 July, 2005
In this most recent installment of Cynthia Rylant's Mr. Putter & Tabby series, Mr. Putter decides to write a book. But not just any book, a mystery. So Mr. Putter thinks up a title-'I shall call my book The Mystery of Lighthouse Cove', he says-and, being so pleased with this title, Mr. Putter decides to fix himself-and Tabby-a snack. But fixing the snack takes a lot longer than thinking up a book's title. And after Putter is finished eating his snack, he's much to tired to write. So he takes a nap.
By the next day, after a breakfast of oatmeal and tea, Mr. Putter is in tiptop shape and ready to write again. But first he has to clean Tabby's ears, find a sweater to wear, move his chair, and then move the chair back. Then Mr. Putter is ready to write. But thinking is hard for our easily-distracted hero, and he only gets as foar as writting Chapter One before he sees a rabbit outside. This reminds him of Easter and Easter reminds him of boiled eggs. So Mr. Putter decides to fix another snack-twenty boiled eggs and vegetable stew. But fixing the snack takes a lot longer that writing 'Chapter One' did, so Mr. Putter, instead of writing, decides to take a bath. And then he takes yet another nap.
By the third chapter, Mr. putter is up and ready again to write. But first he and Tabby have cinnamon toast and tea. Then Mr. Putter begins thinking...thinking... and thinking. Mr. Putter is thinking not about his mystery 'book', though. We find Putter thinking about good things in life and then making a list of them. Mr. Putter works on his list all day long. Then he goes to see his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, who loves his list and even gives it a good 'review'. The story should end here but it doesn't. It ends with Mr. Putter, Tabby, Mrs. Teaberry, her dog, Zeke, and a collection of their neighbors heading to the local diner to buy vanilla malts. A little too sappy for my tastes, but...
Arthur Howards illustrations in 'Write the Book' are some of the best I've seen and, though his first painting of Zeke, Mrs. Teaberry's dog, looks a little amatuerish, he really pulls it off. Though his art COULD easily be confused for that of Betsy Lewin's, I'm interested to see what he does after the Mr. Putter and Tabby serial.
R, your friendly neighborhood reviewer.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2ODF4T1AAN83E
• Another Good Mr. Putter And Tabby ... 09 February, 2007
This is a wonderful series for beginning readers. The characters (Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby) are captivating and endearing to readers of all ages. Their antics are always interesting, if not downright hilarious. Unfortunately, this story is not as good as some of the others. My kindergardener read it to me over the last few days. Although he enjoyed reading it, because he loves the characters, he did not laugh or get excited like he did when reading some of the other books in the series. Nevertheless, I do recommend this book. It has a nice message of friendship: Mr. Putter's neighbor, and friend, gives his writing a "good review," even though it isn't the book/story that he set out to write. It has a nice message about life too: Mr. Putter enjoyed the experience so much that he can't wait for the next snowstorm so he can write again. I'd recommend any book in this series for beginning (k-1st) readers.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2PXVMF9DH8NDZ
• Mr Putter And Tabby Never Disappoint! 25 November, 2007
Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book (Mr. Putter & Tabby)
My children and I have been reading the Mr Putter and Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant for a long time. I was pleased to see that four new ones had come out since I last checked. So I bought them all. The characters are sweet but realistic--an old man and his sweet old cat, Tabby. Their temperaments are perfectly suited to each other so they have wonderful (but not too wild) adventures together. Tabby is always cat-like which as a cat lover, I appreciate. Mr. Putter has ambitions to write a book but finds it a bit more strenuous than he expected. I love the illustrations of Tabby especially--she is so expressive. I enjoy these stories as much as my kids do.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A31818LC2QWI94
• A Writer For All Ages 23 July, 2008
Great children's literature is also great literature. I love the Mr. Putter series. The character development is exquisite and, necessarily, very economic. The characters are 3D and not dumbed down like many are in other children's literature. The plots are tender, fun, touching. I read the Mr. Putter series to my 3 year old and they are by far her favorites. We can't get enough of Stir the Soup and Write the Book. Please keep the books coming!!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1G0S3GIOD9HUN
• Great Read-aloud! 25 November, 2007
While the Mr. Putter and Tabby books are easily read by older kids (first grade or so), we discovered that they also make great read-alouds for our toddler. The subtle humor keeps parents chuckling, and asking, "Where's Tabby?" "Where's Zeke?" keeps toddlers on their toes. We love Mr. Putter!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A19FS7H3Q64Z4K
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