Cynthia Rylant

While enjoying autumn weather and activities, Mr. Putter, realizing how much he misses going to school, takes his cat Tabby, their adventurous neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her cake-loving dog Zeke to "Show and Tell."

Herbert and his father prepare for his first Halloween by making a tiger costume and practicing a big roar.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place.

After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living. Twelve-year-old Summer, her classmate Cletus, and her grieving Uncle Ob set off across West Virginia in search of a "Small Medium at Large" in fond hopes of reaching Aunt May beyond the grave. Their journey is heartening, funny, and altogether unforgettable.

“Gently humorous and with underlying messages of friendship and sharing, this is a good addition to the series.”—School Library Journal
 
Mrs. Teaberry has persuaded Mr. Putter to sign up for the seniors’ marathon. First prize is golf clubs, but second prize is…a train set!
 
Mr. Putter really wants that train set. Never mind that he can’t even touch his toes. Somehow,...

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

It's summertime, and Mr. Putter decides to join the Yankee Doodle Dandies baseball team. He can still catch those fly balls, but will his creakiy knees cooperate when it's time to pick up those ground balls? With a little help from Mrs. Teaberry's good dog, Zeke, anything is possible from the outfield!

Mr. Putter and Tabby live next door to Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke, and when Mr. Putter volunteers to temporarily take Zeke on daily walks, he and Tabby discover that keeping up with an energetic dog isn't their speed.

When Mr. Putter decides to get a pet, he finds the perfect cat in Tabby, and together they find joy and beauty throughout the seasons, from playing in the tulip garden during the spring to listening to opera music in the winter.

Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind.