Synopses & Reviews
Review
and#8220;Watercolor-and-ink pictures squeeze every bit of life and humor out of the stories. Solid fare for easy-reading shelves.and#8221;--Booklist
Synopsis
When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, volunteer to walk her dog for a week. They soon discover that Zeke isn't a dream dog after all. He might even be . . . a nightmare After three days of Zeke's tugging, wrapping around trees, and chasing other dogs, how will Mr. Putter and Tabby make it through the week? Illustrator Arthur Howard captures their humorous predicament in lively watercolor-and-pencil illustrations.
Synopsis
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, volunteer to walk their neighborand#8217;s dog. They soon discover that Zeke isnand#8217;t a dream dog after all. He might even be . . . a nightmare!
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.
Table of Contents
The lollypup -- The nightmare -- The dream dog.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Cynthia Rylant