Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold

By: Cynthia Rylant

Narrated by: John McDonough

Newbery medal-winner and recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, Cynthia Rylant instills gentle humor into this cozy read. When Mr. Putter goes outside without a hat on, he catches a cold. Tabby tries to make Mr. Putter feel better, but "colds aren't so much fun when you're old." Yet his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke know just the thing to help Mr. Putter recover.©2002 Cynthia Rylant (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"[The book] will resonate with kids who know what it's like to feel dispirited when felled by a cold." ( Booklist)

Another cute catto/ hooman duo

I found it appropriate to read this first in another series by the author since I recently recovered from a cold myself, and that uncomfortable feeling of always sneezing and whatnot is still fresh in my memory. Mr. Putter's experience may be the same, but the good thing for him is he found an activity that relaxed him and put him to a healing sleep. This is all thanks to a neighbor and friend.

This author will definitely be my go-to read when I want to catch up with my reading challenge.