Cynthia Rylant

Caldecott honor book: 1986.

"During the first snowy day of winter, five little penguins bundle up and venture outside to play"--

An old woman who has outlived all her friends is reluctant to become too attached to the stray dog that visits her each day.

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

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.

"Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, and Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, head for the sledding slope for the wildest ride ever. Maybe winter is not so slow after all!"--

In Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog, Mr. Putter was dragged through the neighborhood and wrapped around trees when he helped Mrs. Teaberry with her dog. So when Mrs. Teaberry telephones Mr. Putter to tell him about a brilliant idea, he gets a little nervous. Besides, sometimes her ideas involve running fast or wearing feathers. Mrs. Teaberry wants to take an afternoon train ride with Mr. Putter and their pets, Tabby and Zeke. Mrs. Teaberry hasn’t...

Little Whistle, a real guinea pig who lives in a store called Toytown, helps his toy friends write a letter to Santa asking if he made them.

Mr. Putter's love of toys is almost as strong as his affection for his cat--but are he and she too old to play with a toy airplane?

Mr. Putter finds it a challenge to paint his front porch in the presence of his cat Tabby and his neighbor's dog Zeke.