Book Series · 26 Books

Mr. Putter & Tabby Books

In order from Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea to Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope.

The Mr. Putter & Tabby series is a set of 26 chapter books by Cynthia Rylant, published between 1994 and 2017. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 45 pages. Subjects across the series include tea and pets.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog
Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears
Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1994

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

By Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)

An elderly man seeks companionship in a cat to ease his loneliness.

44 pages· 584 words· Est. 7 min read
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Summary: Mr. Putter, feeling the weight of solitude, decides a cat might be the perfect companion. As he welcomes this new furry friend into his life, unexpected adventures and heartwarming moments unfold. Will this old cat be the answer to his loneliness, or will it bring more surprises than he anticipated? Discover the charming tale of friendship and the simple joys that can transform a life.
The complete set

Mr. Putter & Tabby Series

26 books · Published 1994–2017

Series
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1994

An elderly man seeks companionship in a cat to ease his loneliness.

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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994

A week of dog-walking turns into chaos for Mr. Putter and Tabby.

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$674

Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994

An old man and his cat bake a Christmas cake for a neighbor.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995

Mr. Putter must find a clever way to pick pears for his beloved jelly.

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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

A scorching day leads to a refreshing pond adventure.

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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

An old man's love for toys leads to unexpected adventures with his cat.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

A train trip is derailed by a no-pets rule. Can a clever idea save the day?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Can Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry find their rhythm in a band without instruments?

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

A porch painting turns chaotic when a squirrel distracts Tabby the cat.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A trip to the fish store reveals an unexpected problem at home.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

A cold disrupts Mr. Putter's cozy routine.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A broken stove leads to a cooking adventure with an energetic dog.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

An aspiring writer faces tasty distractions while crafting a mystery.

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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

A quiet birthday tea turns into an unexpected surprise.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A knitting club turns chaotic when pets join in, unraveling plans.

Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A man and his cat go for a walk after eating too much.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Mr. Putter must finish second in a marathon to win a coveted train set. Can he do it?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the Beans

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Cooking class chaos erupts when beans fly unexpectedly.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A man and his cat visit a school for show-and-tell with their neighbor and her dog.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

A man and his cat join their friends for a night of ballroom dancing.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Can Mr. Putter's creaky knees and Zeke's antics lead to baseball glory?

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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

A man and his cat participate in a library's story time event with his neighbor and her dog.

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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A man plans a special birthday celebration for his neighbor at a local conservatory.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Snowy boredom turns thrilling with a wild sledding adventure.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

An old man's love for toys leads to unexpected adventures with his cat.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mr. Putter & Tabby series?

There are 26 books in the Mr. Putter & Tabby series. It began with Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea in 1994, and the newest book, Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Mr. Putter & Tabby books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Mr. Putter & Tabby book is the longest?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book is the longest book in the series at 1,450 words (44 pages).

Which Mr. Putter & Tabby book is the shortest?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance is the shortest at 519 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Mr. Putter & Tabby to life.

01

Arthur Howard

Author & Illustrator
02

Cynthia Rylant

Author
03

Cynthia Howard Rylant

Author

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