Synopses & Reviews
Aand#160;Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book and#160; It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very excited. They are going to go bird watching! They are planning to make bird books! Mouse and Mole pack paper and crayons and hurry outside. It turns out, birds are not so easy to watch. Splashing in puddles scare them away. Stepping on crunchy leaves does too.
Mole rubs his snout. Mouse twirls her tail. Together, they come up with a plan to get closer to the birds. A plan that includes glue and feathers . . .
Join Mouse and Mole on another high-flying adventure in which teamwork, brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out!
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"Large font, plenty of white space, and a clean design encourage independent reading and make the humor pop."and#8212;
Horn Book"Beginning readers will enjoy seeing these familiar characters express themselves on and off the dance floor."and#8212;Booklist
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andquot;A sweet and nicely different take on the pleasure of reading.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;A perfect selection for storytime or anytime sharing.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journaland#160;
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"The artwork, done in pencil, watercolor, and gouache, is expressive and quite hilarious as Zeke wreaks havoc in the infield and makes an assist in the outfield. . . a good choice for advancing readers."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"A home run."
and#8212;Kirkus
Review
[set star] "Will keep readers glued to the pages."and#151;
School Library Journal (starred)
"Besides being wonderful fun, this is a great way to introduce new readers to the chapter book format."and#151;
BooklistReview
* and#8220;The amusing illustrations energize the story and add to the fun. An excellent choice for beginning and developing readers.and#8221; --School Library Journal (starred review)
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
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andquot;Yee continues his Mouse and Mole series with another winning installment....As in the series' previous titles, catchy rhymes, brisk dialogue, onomatopoeic sounds, and winsome ink and watercolor illustrations will easily draw new readers to this seasonal, episodic friendship story.andquot;andmdash;Gillian Engberg, Booklist
andquot;Young readers will likely enjoy the simple irony and straightforward plot, while the many color illustrations reinforce the action and help them in in their transition to beginning chapter books.andquot;andmdash;School Library Journal
Mouse and Mole, Fine Feathered Friends
A 2010 Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Award Winner
A Brand New Day with Mouse and Mole
andquot;The stories are light, with simple plots, and the lively and expressive watercolor illustrations add energy and detail. A worthwhile addition to easy-reader collections.andquot;andmdash;School Library Journal
Abracadabra! Magic with Mouse and Mole
*andquot;These two are a lovely addition to the pantheon of easy-reader pals.andquot;andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
andquot;The friendly, cooperative tone of the text is reminiscent of the Frog and Toad series.andquot; andndash; Kirkus
andquot;[T]he artwork nicely reinforces the story's action, the closeness between friends, and shared wonder in nature's magic.andquot;andmdash;and#160;Booklist
Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole
andquot;The expressive bamboo-pen and watercolor with colored-pencil illustrations capture the humor of the situations as well as the emotions of the characters. With its controlled vocabulary, repetition, and humor, this tale of friendship also introduces opposites, homophones, and letter writing. A real winner.andquot;andmdash;School Library journal
andquot;Kids will become more proficient at reading and also come away with a lesson in friendship.andquot;andmdash;Booklist
Synopsis
Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, along with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke,and#160;try ballroom dancing in the newest installment ofand#160;Cynthia Rylant'sand#160;ever-popular early reader series.
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Mr. Putter & Tabby have been beloved by emerging readers for nearly twenty years. In this latest installment of the popular early reader series, Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. He has two left feet! But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry loves new adventures. She can always talk Mr. Putter into coming along—even for an evening on the dance floor. So Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry--along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke--head for the Crystal Ballroom, where they discover sparkles and surprises. What a wonder!
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Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV! She talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course. The ballroom is full of sparklesand#8212;and surprises. What a wonder!
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Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse, Cocoa, are ready to ride in this first book in a dynamic new easy reader series!
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A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book and#160; Hold on to your hats! Two new pals have arrived on the scene: Cowgirl Kate and her stubborn, but devoted cowhorse, Cocoa. Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come home--as only best friends can do.
With its spirited text and bright, humorous illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Betsy Lewin, this first book in the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series is bound to be a hit with young wranglers everywhere.
and#160;This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
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It's back-to-school time for Cowgirl Kate, and horses areand#160;not allowed on the bus or in the classroom. So what's a loyal cowhorseand#160;like Cocoa to do?and#160;Beginning readers will have fun finding out in thisand#160;newly formatted Level 2 easy readerand#160;with two easy-to-read stories from theand#160;Geisel Honorand#8211;winning series by Ericaand#160;Silverman.and#160;Familiar words andand#160;short sentencesand#160;boostand#160;early reading success.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;
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Yee-haw! Cowgirl Kate and her loyal cowhorse, Cocoa, are back for more boot-stompin' fun. Only problem is, school's in session and horses are not allowed. Poor Cocoa feels left behind, but not for long. Theseand#160;plucky palsand#160;always find a way to stay best friends.and#160;This newly formatted Green Light Readers edition features two short stories that are well paced forand#160;beginners.and#160;
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The newest installment in Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard's beloved Mr. Putter and Tabby series takes the dynamic duo to the library for storytime.
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Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love reading their favorite books over and over. So when Mr. Putter sees a sign at the library that says andldquo;Read Aloud with Your Pet at Story Time,andrdquo; he signs up! But then Mr. Putterand#39;s friend and neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, wants to join. If Mrs. Teaberry brings her good dog, Zeke, to the library, who knows what will happen? With Zeke up to his usual tricks, story time might get too exciting! This volume in the beloved Mr. Putter and Tabby series was named a Geisel Honor Book by the American Library Association.
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Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry go out for baseball in the newest installment ofand#160;Cynthia Rylant'sand#160;ever-popular early reader series.
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Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps and#8212; too many naps.and#160;What they need is a sport! Luckily Mrs.Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know of a baseball team they can join. It's not long before Mr. Putter is ready to play ball, but will his creaky knees cooperate?and#160;And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field?
Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same!
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Mr. Putter and Tabby try their best to make a pot of soup in this latest addition to the Putter and Tabby series.
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Mr. Putter and Tabby love homemade soup. But when at last they have all the right ingredients to make some, they find that their treasured stove, Bessie, is on the blink. Luckily, their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, is happy to share hers. But watch out--her good dog, Zeke, would much rather
run than cook. . . .
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Mr. Putter is tied up in knots!
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When Mrs. Teaberry announces that she's starting a knitting club, Mr. Putter is happy to help out. But disaster strikes when Tabby and Zeke want to pitch in, too. Gertrude's vegetable hat goes flying, Mrs. Fitzwater's sweater completely unravels, and the wholeand#160;afternoon ends up in
quite a tangle.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;With its action-packed story and hilarious illustrations, this fifteenthand#160;yarn in the beloved Mr. Putterand#160;and Tabby series promises to have everyone in stitches.
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Will Mr. Putter and Tabby ever get to sleep?
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After Mr. Putter eats exactly twenty-one of Mrs. Teaberry's delicious pineapple jelly rolls, he ends up with a grumbling tummy--and a bad case of insomnia! A midnight stargazing stroll with Tabby seems to beand#160;just the cure.and#160;But could it be that Mr. Putter and Tabby aren't the only ones still wide awake?and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;Take a wondrous nighttime stroll with good friends inand#160;this sixteenth fun adventure in the Mr. Putter and Tabby series.
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Mr. Putter is writing a book!
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Mr. Putter has decided to write a book--a mystery novel, to be exact. But being a writer is
way more challenging than it looks. There's all that empty white paper to fill, all those tasty snacks to prepare (
and eat), and then there are the naps. . . .
This delightful new addition to the Mr. Putter and Tabby series is a tribute to good stories, delicious snacks, and wonderful next-door neighbors. And with its hilarious send-up of the challenges of the writing process, it's sure to become a favorite with aspiring authors of all ages.
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Mr. Putter and his fine cat Tabby get a birthday surprise in this fourteenth addition to the beloved Putter and Tabby series.
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It's Mr. Putter's birthday. But is he too old for a party? Not if his fine cat, Tabby, and his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, have anything to do with it!
Filled with the all the usual Putter and Tabby humor and emotion--plus a whole lot of candles, balloons, and cake--this fourteenth book in the acclaimed series is a grand birthday celebration indeed.
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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 isnand#8217;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.
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Cowgirl Kate and herand#160;horseand#160;Cocoaand#160;trotand#160;on over to Green Lightand#160;Readers'and#160;Level 2 in this new "Favorite Stories"and#160;editionand#160;fromand#160;theand#160;Theodore Seuss Geisel Honorand#160;winning series.and#160;
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Splish-splash, buckaroos! Stormy weatherand#160;can't stop best friends Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa from having a good time in these two easy-to-read stories about prancing in the rainand#160;and chasing rainbows.and#160;Withand#160;short sentences, simple dialogue, and delightfuland#160;illustrations byand#160;the Caldecottand#160;Honor winnerand#160;Betsy Lewin,and#160;this book is perfect for beginning readers, rain or shine!
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This Geisel Honor-winning addition to the belovedand#160;Mr. Putter and Tabby series takes the dynamic duo to the library for storytime.
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Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mouse and Mole to go sledding, whirl around on ice skates, and build snowmen together?
But Mole does not want to go outside. Too cold! Too windy! He prefers to stay as snug as a bug in a rug inside his nice, warm bed.
Mouse is lonely. Ice skating and sledding just arenandrsquo;t as fun for one. Then she gets an ideaandhellip;a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole wonandrsquo;t be needing his hat or scarf or mittensandhellip;or will he?
Sometimes even best friends want to do different things. But at the end of a cold winterandrsquo;s day, it's nice to know that your best friend will be there waiting for you, with warm mittens and all.
About the Author
ERICA SILVERMAN received a Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor for the original Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa book, the first of six books. In addition, she has written many books for children, including
When the Chickens Went on Strike,
Big Pumpkin, and
Don't Fidget a Feather.andnbsp;She lives in Los Angeles, California.
andnbsp; andnbsp;BETSY LEWIN is the well-known illustrator of Duck for President; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; and the Caldecott Honor-winning Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, all written by Doreen Cronin. She lives in New York City.