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适读人群 :6岁及以上 More favorites in the Mr. Putter and Tabby Series:
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn
Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog
Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch
内容简介
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are going for a train ride with their neighbors, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. They've planned the perfect afternoon trip. But when they get to the station, they're in for a big surprise: No pets are allowed on the train! It looks like the trip is off, until Mr. Putter comes up with a clever idea.
作者简介
CYNTHIA RYLANT is the acclaimed author of many beloved books for young people, including the Mr. Putter & Tabby series, the novel Missing May, which received the Newbery Medal, and the Little Whistle series. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
ARTHUR HOWARD is best known as the illustrator of Cynthia Rylant's Mr. Putter & Tabby series. He is also the illustrator of Kathi Appelt's Bubba and Beau series and has written and illustrated picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.
辛西亚.劳伦特(Cynthia Rylant)1954年出生于美国的西弗吉尼亚,是美国知名的童书作家,已出版超过80本书,并曾获凯迪克奖,纽伯瑞奖,波士顿全球角书奖等。作品常以大自然、动物为题材,內容温馨动人;描写人与人之间的情感是跟真挚深刻,总能引起读者的共鸣。
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精彩书评
"Mr. Putter had not been on a train in years. When his friend, Mrs. Teaberry, called and suggested they go for a ride, Mr. Putter said yes. Mrs. Teaberry assured him that pets were allowed on board so they brought Zeke and Tabby. When they arrived to purchase their tickets they were told no pets were allowed. Determined to go on the train, Mr. Putter came up with the perfect solution. Rylant keeps the story moving while providing the necessary repetition for beginning readers. This, the eighth adventure for Mr. Putter and Tabby, is full of warmth and humor. The softly colored cartoon-style illustrations are the perfect complement to the text. They provide visual clues to help the reader. A delightful addition to the series."
--Children's Literature
"Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, are friends and neighbors of Mrs. Teaberry and her bulldog, Zeke. When Mrs. T suggests taking a train ride, they load up games, binoculars, doggy lollipops, and a blanket for naps, only to discover that pets are not allowed. Undaunted, Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry go home and return to the train station, having hidden Tabby and Zeke in a picnic basket and knapsack. They sneak the animals onboard and enjoy a wonderful trip. The charm and whimsy of this story are marred only by the devious behavior of the adult characters, which sends the message that it is acceptable to disregard rules that are not to one's liking. If the friends did not want to leave their creatures at home, they could have found another activity. That said, the narrative is endearing for its humor and for the lively illustrations that capture both the lovable personalities of Tabby and Zeke and the affection showered on them by their indulgent owners."
--Diane Janoff, Queens Borough Public Library, NY(School Library Journal)
"Elderly Mr. Putter has mixed emotions about elderly Mrs. Teaberry's ideas, which are sometimes rather peculiar, involving "running fast or wearing feathers." But this time her suggestion of a train ride, with their respective pets in tow, seems perfect. Unfortunately, the ticket agent isn't enthusiastic: "Pets can't go on trains." Is this the end of what could be a wonderful day? Certainly not. Mr. Putter comes up with a mischievous idea of his own. As in their previous books together, Rylant and Howard accomplish a lot in a few pages--good comedy, good characterizations (wonderfully depicted in Howard's sprightly art), and a nicely controlled vocabulary, all of which combine to make this a delightful easy-to-read choice."
--Stephanie Zvirin(Booklist)
前言/序言
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