Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses

By Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard

Adventure is in bloom in this endearing story for early readers from the Newbery Medal-winning author of the Henry and Mudge series!
 
Mr. Putter wants Mrs. Teaberry’s birthday to be extra special this year. So how about a trip to the Conservatory to see the beautiful trees and plants and flowers? It will be heavenly.
 
And it is! Mr. Putter and Tabby and Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke sniff the air. They smell the roses. They learn the plant facts. It’s the perfect celebration—until Zeke finds the banana tree…
 
“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.”—Booklist

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Sep 15, 2015
• ISBN: 9780544761179

Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Reviews for Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses

[Brian Howerton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was so good, I think people should always do this book. (Clara, 7)

[d · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

6 year old loves the series. Short fun read for him

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A new entry in one of my favorite series! Tabby may be a fine cat, and Zeke a good dog, but why were they taken to the conservatory? I'm surprised they were allowed in, even if Putter & Teaberry didn't have the sense to leave them home! But the picture of Putter as a child, and the theme of being a good sport even when special plans go wrong, are treats that make this book worthy of its place in this collection of now (I think) 24 books.