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Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
Published in Paperback by Live Oak Media (March, 2001)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant, John Beach, and Sucie Stevenson
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2nd Graders in Lockport LOVE the Henry and Mudge stories!
Our names are Luisa, Casey, Tom, Joshua, Tim, Megan, Alex, and Janae. We read Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend. Here is our summary of the book: Henry and Mudge got up one Saturday Morning in February and looked outside. The weather was disgusting. They couldn't go outside and there was nothing to do. Everything was boring to Henry and Mudge. They were so bored that Henry and Mudge went to sleep on the couch with Dad. Henry's mother had the idea to make a castle out of the big refrigerator and stove boxes. Henry, Mom, and Dad started making the castle. Mom drew, Dad cut, Henry stapled, and Mudge chewed an old boot. The family woke up the next morning and started to work on the castle. Mom read the newspaper and drank coffee. Henry and his father finished the castle. They showed it to Mom. It looked nice. It looked like a real castle. Mom, Dad, Henry, and Mudge had a good weekend!

This is a great book!
I love the story line. A family working together on a yukky weekend minus the TV to do something fun. I esp. loved the picture of mom sitting at the table reading the paper while dad and son were building the castle in the basement. My kindergartener loved it! We will definitely read more of these books!

Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers
Published in Paperback by Live Oak Media (March, 2001)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson, and John Beach
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You Got Me in a Cold, Cold, Sweat!
Our five-year old loves the Henry and Mudge series, and this is a fine example of its appeal. When Henry gets sick, he and Mudge share popsicles and crackers (well, Mudge gets the crackers; he gets the popsicles). But then, Mudge awakes and seems strangely subdued.

The family takes him to the vet, where, in one of the funnier scenes, the anxious dog sheds all over the waiting room. The happy ending, simple yet interesting structure, and depiction of a boy and dog's mutual love make for an entertaining book for young children. Repetition of some words and satisfying pictures tied to the story will help the new reader.

Fun!
Mudge is a personal favorite of my 8 year old son (a reluctant reader). The love Henry has for his drooling dog, Mudge is sweet. In this book, Henry gets a cold and must stay in bed doing puzzles, reading books and eating crackers. By the end of the book Henry has recovered but alas, Mudge has caught Henry's cold and no longer feels well enough to share crackers with Henry. Short chapters with a controlled vocabulary. We enjoy the adorable pictures.

Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Sucie Stevenson
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School Days for Mudge
This is a very fun book with wonderful pictures drawn in pen and ink and watercolor. After seeing a very obedient dog walk by his house, Henry and his mom decide it might be a good idea to take Mudge--their big, slightly wild and sloppy dog--to obedience school. Henry is worried: "He thought Mudge might drool on the teacher's foot. Or sit on a poodle by mistake. Or not even stay awake long enough to do anything."

The book is funny and teaches kids some fundamentals about training dogs. If Mudge can do it, maybe your dog can do it too!
The book is rated at "level 2--reading with help" by the publisher, and it has enough repetition and short sentences for the beginning reader. However, the humor and great picture make an interesting as well as readable book!

Mudge goes to school
Henry takes his loveable, unruly dog to obedience school. Henry is terribly nervous. Will Mudge sit on a puddle? Will he drool on the teacher's foot? Mudge might flunk dog school! At the end of the eight weeks Mudge and Henry must take the "Big Test". Henry and Mudge are top choice for my 8 year old son who is a reluctant reader. Mudge has definitely found a place in his heart! Short chapters, adorable pictures and funny story make this book a hit!

Mr Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog
Published in Paperback by Scholastic (June, 1995)
Author: Cynthia Rylant
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Adorable children's book!
Without a doubt this is one of the best books for very young readers and parents to share. It is so cute! The story is amusing and the pictures are wonderful. I like the drawing of the Borzoi (Russian wolfhound) myself. Totally great and recommended.

Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog
Simple language and a hilarious storyline make this book perfect for the voracious or the reluctant reader. Mr. Putter and his cat tabby are a delightful pair, and their encounter with the neighbor's nightmare pooch will have kids laughing aloud. The accompanying illustrations only add to the text.

Perfect for children to read on their own, or with the help of a parent (because parents will find these stories equally charming).

Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
Published in Hardcover by Harcourt (15 April, 1997)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard
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Mr. Putter books are classics
I had heard so many good things about the Mr. Putter books that I decided to try them out with my 3-year old daughter, thinking that she may be a bit young for more words and fewer pictures. However, there are pictures on every page and only a few sentences to each. My daughter loves these books, especially this story. Her stuffed cat has been renamed Tabby.

One of the things I love about this book is that it includes silly details that make my child laugh every time - a bird picking fake grapes off of Mrs. Teaberry's hat, pouring water out of her hat onto everyone on a hot day, the "wierd" foods they bring along for the picnic...

I know of children all the way up to 3rd grade who enjoy these books, so I highly recommend them for any kids ages 4 to 8. Or as young as 3 if your child has the attention span.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
Mr. Putter is the kind of neighbor every neighborhood needs. Kids as well as adults love Mr. Putter stories. I hope to be like Mr. Putter when I grow up or is it old? All the Mr. Putter books are a hit with my second grade students and with me as well.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn
Published in Hardcover by Harcourt (01 April, 1998)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard
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You can't do everything
I have every book in this series. This one is a good book to show little ones that not every one can do it all. When my little one is too small to do something, this one shows that Mr. Putter can't learn to play the horn. His friendly neighbor does, but he is happy in the end. Get the whole series and enjoy. My 4 year old loves them, but secretly, I bought them for myself.

Best children book collection for kids and parents

The "Mr. Putter and Tabby" collection is the best I have found for children. This particular episode has Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry trying to play music more or less successfully but having a very good time at it and being happy to have at least given it a try. When you read it, you can make all sorts of funny 'music' sounds that bring joy to your little one -and are fun to do too...

All the "Putter & Tabby" books are really well illustrated with very expressive characters, and the stories are intelligent, funny, and warm. My child adores them and is always asking for a reading session of "Mr Putter and Tabby". He was 2 when we read our first one and the books are so great that I believe he will still enjoy them when he learns to read. In the mean time, I enjoy them too and haven't tired yet of reading a couple of them every evening. So, although until now I have borrowed these books from the public library, I am now buying the whole collection.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold
Published in Hardcover by Harcourt (01 October, 2002)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard
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A great series built on loveable characters
My daughter who is now 8 and I have been reading the Mr Putter and Tabby stories from the very beginning when Mr Putter and Tabby poured the tea. In fact, she has learned to read thanks to this kind hearted old man and his "fine cat." This latest addition as the two of them deal with a common cold is uncommonly good. Cynthia Rylant has managed to convey the lives of two elderly people - Mr Putter and his neighbor, Mrs Teaberry - with dignity, humor and a sense of adventure in everyday living. My daughter loves this story and all the others because of the humorous situations and the likeability of the characters. I love them because as I approach my "Mr Putter years" -- I'm 56 -- I see him as a delightful example of what being an "old man" can be. Likewise I see my daughter learning compassion, acceptance and respect for older people so often missing in children's stories.

I urge any parent -- and especially grandparents -- to add this book and any of the other Mr Putter and Tabby books to their children's (and grandchildren's)reading repetoire.

Comforting and Cosy
One day Mr. Putter forgets to put his hat on when he goes out to fetch the newspaper, as he is in such a hurry to read the comics. Soon he has a cold, and his faithful cat Tabby can only comfort him so much. Fortunately, his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, sends over soup and tea in thermoses brought by her dog Zeke. One thing is still missing... an adventure book, which Zeke will only bring if he can stay and read it with them. What begins as a miserable day becomes "the best cold Mr. Putter ever caught," thanks to the generosity of all his friends. This beginning reader for first and second graders allows its audience to identify with a character who is old enough to be their grandfather, and amuses them with his animal companions. The illustrations by Arthur Howard are, as usual, bold, expressive, and colorful.

Poppleton and Friends
Published in Paperback by Scholastic (April, 1998)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague
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We love Poppleton!
My 5 year old and I loved this book. The 3 stories made us laugh out loud and the pictures are adorable. We will definitely read the other Poppleton books.

We just LOVE the Poppleton books!
We are 2nd graders at the Anna Merritt Elementary School in Lockport, NY. We have read the Poppleton books with Ms. Fletcher. Our names are Alexandra and George. Our favorite book is Poppleton and Friends. The characters are Poppleton, Husdon, Cherry Sue, and Uncle Bill. Alexandra's favorite part is when Poppleton put on some oil. George's favorite part is when Poppleton played cards. We hope Cynthia Rylant writes many more Poppleton books!

Poppleton Everyday
Published in School & Library Binding by Scholastic (April, 1998)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague
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Among The Best In A Classic Series
Cynthia Rylant's three early-reader series (Henry and Mudge, Mister Putter and Tabby, and Poppleton) are almost uniformly excellent, but Poppleton has always been my particular favorite. They have a slightly off-kilter feeling to them that makes me smile (and my daughter laugh out loud) even on the fifth or sixth time through.

The second and third stories in _Poppleton Everyday_, in which Our Hero shops for a bed and goes sailing with his friend Fillmore the Goat, are superb even by the high standards of the series. Each one takes a perfectly ordinary situation, lets it spiral into absurdity, and then resolves it in the last two pages. Mark Teague--who has one of the most distinctive styles in children's literature--is provides pitch-perfect illustrations to go with it.

This is a series to cherish. If you haven't tried it, do!

Poppleton eccentrically charming; he tickles funny bones.
Poppleton is the first character in a long time who has had my girls begging to hear him again. Cynthia Rylant's characters have always been enjoyable. The unexpected quirks in Poppleton's personality got a lot of laughs from my girls, and my 12 year old son. This book makes a great read-aloud for many ages. We have never enjoyed being not relaxed so much.

Poppleton in Winter
Published in Library Binding by Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media (September, 2001)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague
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Three tales of what Poppleton did during the winter
In Book 8 of the adventures of Poppleton, the popular pig enjoys winter in a trio of short stories. "Icicles" finds Poppleton admiring the very long icicles that grew on his house, while everybody else in town only complains about them. In the end, Poppleton learns there are something in life even better than beautiful icicles. "The Bust" tells how each winter Poppleton finds a new activity to keep him busy. This winter he decides to make a bust of Cherry Sue, the goat who lives next door. The only problem is, he cannot always remember the details of her face. Finally, "The Sleigh Ride" is about the trouble Poppleton has finding someone to go with him on a sleigh ride on a snowy day. Unfortunately, all of his friends are busy baking treats and no one has time to go. If only Poppleton had remembered what day it was. The Poppleton books tell appealing stories aimed at beginning readers that can also be told aloud to younger children. Cynthia Rylant's stories are fun and each one develops a sense of anticipation, since kids pick up that there is going to be some sort of payoff to each humorous situation. The pencil and water color illustrations by Mark Teague use lots of nice bright colors that will delight the eyes of children (and he has a wonderful two-page picture of Poppleton and his friends on a midnight sleigh ride to impress their parents). This is an excellent book for beginning readers, even if you live someplace that does not have snow and icicles half the year...

As always, Poppleton is a joy to read
This latest book of Poppleton is just as sweet and gentle as the others, and it is easy reading for my 2nd grader. You can't go wrong with this book. "The Bust" chapter is the funniest with Cherry Sue, in which Poppleton wants to sculpt a bust of Cherry Sue, but can't remember what she looks like. "The Icicles" chapter in which he meets a clumsy little finch, Patrick, and the "Sleigh Ride" are also good-natured stories that bring the feel of winter to the reader which is perfect for the upcoming snowy season.

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