Review by Booklist Review
When the library invites folks to read aloud to their pets at storytime, Mr. Putter takes his lovable cat, Tabby, while Mrs. Teaberry takes her adventurous dog, Zeke. Zeke barks and howls to help tell a story, while Tabby participates by lounging on the children's laps, heads, and feet. Told in five short chapters, the amusing narrative reflects the characters' personalities. The illustrations pencil drawings washed with gentle colors add amusing visual details. In the 20 years since the Mr. Putter & Tabby series began, its signature combination of storytelling, wit, and humanity have made it a staple of the beginning reader section.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2014 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-Mr. Putter and Tabby go on their most exciting adventure yet: a trip to the library for a special "read with your pet" storytime. The two usually lead a pretty calm existence, but Mr. Putter is willing to try something new because of his fond memories of his teachers reading stories to the class. He shares his news with Mrs. Teaberry, and she signs up, too, bringing her dog Zeke. Mr. Putter is a good library reader and he chooses his book with care. The readings come off without a hitch-or well, almost (Zeke!)-and the group is rewarded with stickers and free bookmarks. This is another solid easy reader from this creative team, with the standard larger font, simple sentences, cartoon illustrations, and excellent use of white space. A perfect selection for storytime or anytime sharing.- Melisa Bailey, Harford County Library System, MD (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
The tried-and-true beginning reader series explores the joys of shared reading. Mr. Putter and Tabby are initially depicted as happy with their placid life, and they spend "their favorite quiet times reading." When Mr. Putter finds out about a special storytime offered at the local library that invites community members to read with their pets, he is intrigued. This won't be the same as the solitary shared reading they share at home, but memories of his childhood teacher reading aloud to him in his classroom prompt Mr. Putter to give it a whirl. He shares his plans (and then regrets doing so) with his effervescent neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, who is the quintessential dog person to Mr. Putter's calmer, cat-loving self. Ultimately, both pet-and-person pairs deliver successful, albeit quite different storytimes to the children at the library, and they leave with both good memories and good books to share with one another. The simple story is broken up into five short chapters, and Howard's pencil, watercolor and gouache illustrations successfully reinforce the gentle humor of the story and characterization. A sweet and nicely different take on the pleasure of reading. (Early reader. 6-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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