Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog (I Can Read Level 3)

AUTHOR: Cynthia Rylant
ILLUSTRATOR: Arthur Howard

From the Publisher:

In this Level Three I Can Read, Mr. Putter and his cat are dragged—quite literally—into the chaotic, but sometimes charmingly clever, world of dogs.

Mr. Putter and Tabby live next door to Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke. When Mr. Putter volunteers to temporarily take Zeke on his daily walks as a favor to his neighbor, he and Tabby discover that keeping company with a dog, especially one as energetic as Zeke, isn’t quite their speed.

This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

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.