Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold
Written by Cynthia Rylant
Setting
Where: Mr. Putter's home
When: winter
Problem
Mr. Putter has a cold because he went outside on a cold, snowy day without a hat. He remembers being taken care of when he was little but now there is no one to take care of him.
Main Characters
Mr. Putter
Tabby
Mrs. Teaberry
Zeke
Mrs. Teaberry
Kind
Mrs. Teaberry is kind and caring. When she learned that Mr. Putter was sick she offered to take care of him. She made him chicken soup and peppermint tea.
Creative
When Mr. Putter said she could not come over because she would get sick. She figured out a way to still help Mr. Putter. She tied a thermos and a book to her dog, Zeke. She found a way to help!
Illustrations
Arthur Howard