Synopses & Reviews
Richard can't waitand#160;to show off hisand#160;flat-ground Olliesand#160;atand#160;a friend'sand#160;birthday party at the skate park, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment on howler monkeys, but he just got . . . distracted. If only he could focus on his schoolwork, he wouldn't get into this kind of trouble! Canand#160;Richard manage to put off getting the note signed (and facing the consequences)and#160;until after the party, or willand#160;the deception makeand#160;things even worse? and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Nikki and Deja fans and their male peers are sure to recognize themselves and their classmates in this humorous school story.
Review
"An amusing fall-flavored offering from the Mr. Putter and Tabby series thatand#8217;s good for reading aloud or reading alone."--Booklist
Review
andquot;A welcome series addition that emphasizes familiarity instead of difference and treats its message with an affectionately light hand.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;Lots of kids will recognize themselves in this book...and teachers and librarians will be happy to have a series to recommend that stars a realistic, likable boy of color.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
andquot;This is a consistently fun read, complete with endearing characters, charming spot illustrations, and satisfying resolutions. Furthermore, it is a much needed story in which African American boys can see themselves visually and textually reflected in a positive light, completely free of the usual tropes of multicultural literature.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
andquot;The warm details of Richardand#39;s African-American family are tempered by the realism of life with a bunch of boisterous boys...English continues to earn her place as one of the most reliable early-grade authors, and readers who havenand#39;t discovered the Carver School kids will find this a satisfying entry point.andquot;
andmdash;Bulletin
Synopsis
A back-to-school adventure for Mr. Putter and Tabby marks the 20th book in this favorite early reader series.
Synopsis
Itand#8217;s back to school for Mr. Putter and Tabby! Dong! Dong! Dong! The school bell is ringing. The crispy fall wind is blowing. Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to schooland#8212;even for just one day. Then he has an idea: How about a visit during show-and-tell with Mrs. Teaberry, Tabby, and Zeke? The teacher agrees, but thereand#8217;s one problem. She and the students expect pet tricks. Will Tabby and Zeke be able to deliver? Mr. Putter and Tabby Ring the Bell marks the twentieth book in this beloved series a perennial hit since 1994.
Synopsis
A new Mr. Putter and Tabby adventure!
Synopsis
Richard can't waitand#160;to show off hisand#160;skills atand#160;a friend'sand#160;skateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. This charming second book in a new series about third grade boys by Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner Karen Englishand#160;offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.and#160;
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 and Mudge. She lives near Portland, Oregon. ARTHUR HOWARD created the lively illustrations for all of the Mr. Putter & Tabby books and has written and illustrated several picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.