Children's book Author & Illustrator

Arthur Howard

Biography

Arthur Howard is the illustrator of Goatilocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl; Noodle & Lou by Liz Garton Scanlon; the Mr. Putter & Tabby series, Gooseberry Park books, and Motor Mouse series by Cynthia Rylant; and his own picture books. He has also coauthored and illustrated many books of humor for adults and appeared for seven seasons in the PBS math-oriented production Square One Television. He lives in New York City.

Hornbeam Gets It Done
Hornbeam All In
A Kitten in Gooseberry Park
My Creepy Valentine
Motor Mouse
Quiet Wyatt
Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope
Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses
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Hornbeam Gets It Done
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · January 1, 2024

Hornbeam Gets It Done

By Arthur Howard · With Cynthia Rylant

Hornbeam and friends tackle windy worries, tempting treats, and game night fun.

48 pages
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Most Popular Arthur Howard Books

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.

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.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

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

Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
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$574

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?

Gooseberry Park

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1995

An ice storm scatters friends; can they reunite and save the lost squirrel's babies?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

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

At a glance

Book Stats

4

Authored

42

Illustrated

8

Collaborators

Picture books

18

Chapter books

27

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

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Hornbeam Gets It Done

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2024

Hornbeam and friends tackle windy worries, tempting treats, and game night fun.

Hornbeam All In

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2023

A moose faces snoring, swimming, and social challenges with friends.

A Kitten in Gooseberry Park
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$858

A Kitten in Gooseberry Park

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A lost bobcat kitten needs help finding his way home.

My Creepy Valentine

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A witch's disdain for Valentine's Day is challenged by an unexpected crush.

Motor Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Motor Mouse faces cake dilemmas, nostalgic rides, and popcorn disputes in three charming tales.

Quiet Wyatt

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Quiet Wyatt must find his voice to avert disaster on a noisy field trip.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Snowy boredom turns thrilling with a wild sledding adventure.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses
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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.

Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A drought threatens Gooseberry Park. Can a clever plan save the animals in time?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page
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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.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball
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$574

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?

Dottie and the Dog Show

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Can Dottie's new trick win the Peppermint Park Dog Show?

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 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.

Smooch Your Pooch

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Discover playful ways to show your dog love every day.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

A man and his cat go on a sightseeing boat tour with their neighbors to alleviate their boredom.

I Repeat, Don't Cheat!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Jessica faces a dilemma when her friend Lizzie cheats. Can friendship survive honesty?

Bullies Never Win
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Bullies Never Win

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009

A young girl must find the courage to confront her bully at school.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the Beans

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Cooking class chaos erupts when beans fly unexpectedly.

Hooray for Reading Day!
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Hooray for Reading Day!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

A young girl fears reading aloud on stage. Can practice with her dog help her overcome it?

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 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 Spin the Yarn
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

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

The SOS File
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$1697

The SOS File

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Twelve students share their biggest emergencies. Can you guess who didn't earn extra credit?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

An aspiring writer faces tasty distractions while crafting a mystery.

Bubba and Beau Meet the Relatives

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2004

A family visit turns chaotic as two friends seek muddy adventures.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

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

Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

A cold disrupts Mr. Putter's cozy routine.

Stop Drop and Roll

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

A worrier learns that knowledge is key to overcoming fire-safety fears.

Hoodwinked

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2001

A witch seeks the perfect creepy pet, but finds an unexpected friend instead.

100th Day Worries
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$759

100th Day Worries

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Jessica must find 100 perfect items for school. What will she choose?

Cosmo Zooms

Picture Book · 1999

A dog discovers his hidden talent during a wild skateboard ride.

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?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
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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.

Gooseberry Park
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$958

Gooseberry Park

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1995

An ice storm scatters friends; can they reunite and save the lost squirrel's babies?

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
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$574

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1994

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

Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog
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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.

Hornbeam By and Large
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$1899

Hornbeam By and Large

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Join Hornbeam and friends on whimsical adventures filled with swaps, sports, and celebrations.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Arthur Howard's books.

01

Cynthia Rylant

Author / 32 shared books

02

Margery Cuyler

Author / 5 shared books

03

Teddy Slater

Author / 2 shared books

04

Betsy Byars

Author / 1 shared book

05

Betsy Duffey

Author / 1 shared book

06

Kathi Appelt

Author / 1 shared book

07

Laurie Myers

Author / 1 shared book

08

Tammi Sauer

Author / 1 shared book

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