Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses - by Cynthia Rylant (Paperback)

About the Book

When Mr. Putter and Tabby take Mrs. Teaberry to the Conservatory for her birthday, Zeke tries his best to stay out of trouble, but one of the trees is irresistible.

Book Synopsis

Mr. Putter wants Mrs. Teaberry's birthday to be extra special this year. So how about a trip to the Conservatory to see the beautiful trees and plants and flowers? It will be heavenly. And it is! Mr. Putter and Tabby and Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke sniff the air. They smell the roses. They learn the plant facts. It's the perfect celebration . . . until Zeke finds the banana tree.

The Mr. Putter & Tabby early reader series has been long beloved by children, parents, and teachers. This new volume is as funny and endearing as ever.

Review Quotes

"Howard's pencil, watercolor, and gouache illustrations are amiable and expressive. A treat for fans of the Mr. Putter & Tabby series." --Booklist "There is a nice balance between intriguing text and creative pictures, making this a wonderful choice for developing readers. Fans of this beloved series will welcome this new volume into their collection and it will make an excellent choice for storytimes about pets and friendship." --School Library Journal --

About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and author of many acclaimed books for children, including the classic early readers Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.cynthiarylant.com

Arthur Howard created the lively illustrations for all of the Mr. Putter & Tabby books. He lives in New York.