Cynthia Rylant

When Mr. Putter cannot sleep after eating too many of Mrs. Teaberry's pineapple jelly rolls, he and Tabby take a moonlit stroll that ends with the perfect neighborly gathering.

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

Mr. Putter is convinced to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, when he learns that second prize is a train set.

Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children.

When he gets too old to climb up the ladder, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby figure out an ingenious way to pick pears for pear jelly.

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.

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

During a big snow, Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery novel, but what he ends up with is entirely different.

When Mr. Putter catches a cold, his friend Mrs. Teaberry sends over some special treats to help him feel better.

Although he would rather be sipping an ice cream soda, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby attend a cooking class with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke, where they learn one hundred ways to cook beans.