Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans (I Can Read Level 3)

AUTHOR: Cynthia Rylant
ILLUSTRATOR: Arthur Howard

From the Publisher:

Mr. Putter can’t imagine why anyone would need to know one hundred ways to cook beans. His neighbor Mrs. Teaberry can, and she says a cooking class will be something new and fun for them to do. Mr. Putter isn’t so sure—he’d much rather think about an ice cream soda than all those beans. But Mrs. Teaberry has a way of talking him into things.

It turns out that learning one hundred ways to cook beans might be more exciting than Mr. Putter ever expected. With his cat, Tabby, and Mrs. Teaberry’s dog, Zeke, at the class with them, everything takes a chaotic turn when Zeke bites into something surprising—and beans go flying!

Leah’s Thoughts:

This series is a gem in the early reader genre. Mr. Putter & Tabby books are funny and full of charm. They follow an elderly man and his good cat, Tabby, as they embark on everyday adventures — from baking muffins to entering writing contests. The stories are gentle, engaging, and perfect for early readers who are ready for a little more story without a big jump in difficulty. Ideal for ages 5–8.