Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses: An Endearing Chapter Book for Early Readers (Ages 6-9) About a Cat and a Dog

Mr. Putter & Tabby #24

by Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)

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.

The Mr. Putter & Tabby early reader series has been long beloved by children, parents, and teachers. This new volume is as funny and endearing as ever.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Chapter Books, Animals, Humor, Cats, Fiction

40 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2015

About the author

An author of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for children and young adults as well as an author and author/illustrator of picture books for children, Cynthia Rylant is recognized as a gifted writer who has contributed memorably to several genres of juvenile literature. A prolific author who often bases her works on her own background, especially on her childhood in the West Virginia mountains, she is the creator of contemporary novels and historical fiction for young adults, middle-grade fiction and fantasy, lyrical prose poems, beginning readers, collections of short stories, volumes of poetry and verse, books of prayers and blessings, two autobiographies, and a biography of three well-known children's writers; several volumes of the author's fiction and picture books are published in series, including the popular "Henry and Mudge" easy readers about a small boy and his very large dog.

Rylant is perhaps most well known as a novelist. Characteristically, she portrays introspective, compassionate young people who live in rural settings or in small towns and who tend to be set apart from their peers.

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Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this series very much as a child and was pleased to see this new addition. It was a charming book, and the illustrations were glorious. I love the color and detail, and even though I don't even like cats in real life, the drawings of Tabby are mesmerizing. The perk of her ears, her brilliant blue eyes, and her orange fur make for a fabulous feline.

One thing I appreciate about this series is how it presents senior citizens in a role other than grandparents. Books about grandparents are great, of course, but this series is one-of-a-kind for showing older people merely as themselves. As a kid who read these books, I can testify that they helped me develop a sense of how senior citizens were people too and didn't fit in narrowly defined stereotypes. Instead of seeing them as totally different or limited to a familial role, I saw them as people with their own interests and adventures.

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm so excited to discover this series. Miss 4 loves cats so this is right up her alley. I love the stories. They're really sweet and I love the friendship between Mr Putter and his neighbour. I feel like these would be books her grandparents would enjoy reading to her. We've just read three of the books and look forward to reading the rest of the series.

Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Danette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Mr Putter. Who would have thought that writing a series for early readers featuring an old man and his cat would work? It does!

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[Michele Knott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry never get old.
Well, they do, but you know, the stories are always good....

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book of the series features Zeke more than Tabby, so it wasn't my favorite. Mr. Putter takes Mrs. Teaberry out for some birthday fun!

[Juliana Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr. Putter and his fine cat Tabby wanted to do something special for Mrs. Teaberry, their neighbor. The next day was Mrs. Teaberry’s birthday. He thought and thought and finally thought of a heavenly idea. The next day, Mr. Putter and Tabby took Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke to the Conservatory. The smelled the roses, learned the facts, and walked among the trees. But when Zeke saw the banana tree, he jumped up for a bunch, scaring Tabby into the lemon tree. They were asked to leave. Mr. Putter was worried that Mrs. Teaberry did not have a good time. But she said it was heavenly, they went home with two bunches of bananas and a lot of lemons, and the next day they all had lemonade.
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[Rebekah Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to smile when I read this story. The pictures of Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry and their pets at the Conservatory were great! This story is simple, but fun. Not one of those “see Dick run” books. This one has real sentences with normal words.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sweet and gentle series is such a great addition to the easy reader genre. The plots are interesting, but not stressful, and amusing enough to hold the reader's attention.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

03/16: Importing my reviews from Shelfari of all the books we read when the boys were little reminded me to check and see if there were any new Mr. Putter & Tabby books. The boys have outgrown them, but I never did. They were nice enough to indulge me a read-aloud. As we read, our cat, Midnight, was trying to get to my tea. Alas, our cat is more like Zeke.

This one came out last year, and we missed it. It's adorable. This is probably my favorite of the early childhood chapter book series, tying with the Humphrey the Hamster series.

Back Cover: It's Mrs. Teaberry's Birthday!

Inside Flap:
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.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rylant, Cynthia. Mr. Putter and Tabby Smell the Roses, PICTURE BOOK. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016. $5.99.

Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry are neighbors. They celebrate everything together. Mrs. Teaberry’s birthday is coming up and Mr. Putter decides he wants to do something special. They spend the day at a plant conservatory and eat ice cream after. It is wonderful despite Mrs. Teaberry’s dog, Zeke, getting into a bit of trouble. There seems to be a short flashback scene in each book where we get to read about Mr. Putter as a little boy, which I find charming and sweet. These books contain very short chapters and would be good for readers beginning to get into that format. You’ll also want to purchase if you have other Mr. Putter and Tabby books in your collection.

EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE. Reviewed by Shay, School Librarian
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[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore this series. You don't come across too many beginning readers that revolve around the elderly doing sweet and funny "elderly" things. Typically you see books about grandparents and their grandkids.

The calm Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are great foils for his more excitable neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. We love reading about how they spend time together and help each other out in both big and small ways.

It's such a precious (and increasingly unusual) thing to see two older people who aren't romantically linked (Mrs. Teaberry title implies she is a widow), just really good friends and neighbors interact and treat each other with respect, warmth, and kindness.

An invaluable lesson for our children.

[Laureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby are the very best of friends who love to do everything together. In this book, they have a few adventures together- taking walks with their neighbors and planning birthday parties. The illustrations are so cute and done in the "old" style- actual drawings! The vivid colors and funny expressions are so funny and well done. This is such a great series of books for advancing readers!

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always enjoyed Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby. This title, however, is adorable about Mr. Putter and his special friend, Mrs. Tewberry and the special way Mr. Putter will celebrate Mrs. Tewberry's birthday. Could there be just a little bit of a "like" interest between these two charming "seasoned" individuals? Charming. Of course, Zeke the dog causes some uproars.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here’s another book in this popular early chapter book series. This time Mr. Putter and his cat are celebrating Mrs. Teaberry’s birthday with her and her dog Zeke. The simple and cozy text and illustrations provide an endearing portrait of gentle friendship. Mr. Putter and Tabby fans will not be disappointed.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mr. Putter and his fine Tabby are planning a nice surprise to help celebrate Mrs. Teaberry's birthday. Mr. Putter puts his best shirt and tie on, and puts pomade in his hair, and takes Mrs. Teaberry, and her good dog Zeke to the Conservatory to see the trees, plants, and flowers. The day was full of surprises, especially when Zeke spots a banana tree.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my favorite one but still cute. Illustrations seem a bit different. I don't like them as much as the other ones I've read, maybe it's just bc this one was an ebook for me. My boys loves these, too.

[Bethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute little story of senior citizen friends on a special birthday date with their pets. Lots of text support from the illustrations in this easy reader.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great beginning chapter book with a satisfying ending.

[Pamela Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another delightful installment of the Mr. Putter and Tabby series. In this one, Mr. Putter and Tabby take next-door-neighbor Mrs. Teaberry to the Conservatory for her birthday.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite of the Mr Putter and Tabby series but still a sweet story.

[Sue Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Durham Public Library Children's/YA Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a wonderful book in a wonderful series. I would LOVE to visit a conservatory for my birthday. :)

[Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are always funny. It's fun to see what crazy things Zeke will do. This time they celebrate Mrs Teaberry's birthday.

[Erica Lutz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and engaging read for young readers new to early chapter books. Beautiful illustrations enhance the text.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another addition to my Cynthia Rylant collection.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

He would take Mrs. Teaberry to the Conservatory.

[Alison Guo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr putter and tabby go to a place where there are lots of plants.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh! A surprise from Zeke! And Mrs. Teaberry gets to feel special on her birthday. What a joy this series is.

[Rini · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Mrs Teaberry's birthday and once again Mr Putter and Tabby want to do something special for her. They decide to take Mrs Teaberry and her dog (Zeke) to the Conservatory to enjoy some flowers. Zeke however can be a little rambunctious sometimes and decides to get the zoomies while they are strolling through the Conservatory. We loved the page of them driving home and Mrs Teaberry's hair is full of leaves. Cute and fun.