Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch

An elderly man sets out to paint his porch pink with his cat Tabby by his side, but a scampering squirrel and his neighbor's dog Zeke turn the simple chore into chaos.

For the kid who thinks even the smallest household task can turn into an adventure, this book turns a can of paint and a nosy squirrel into a whole afternoon of trouble.

• Big idea: Plans made with the people (and pets) you love rarely go the way you expect, and that's part of the fun.
• Vibes: Cozy, gentle, and quietly funny, with the unhurried pace of a slow afternoon at home.

• enjoy gentle, funny everyday stories
• like animal characters such as cats and dogs
• are working on patience when plans go sideways
• respond well to calm, simple chapter-book pacing

• Story & problem-solving: What do you think happened when the squirrel caught Tabby's attention?
• Imagination: If you were painting a porch and a squirrel showed up, what would you do?
• Real-life connection: Has a pet ever interrupted you while you were trying to do something important?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Mr. Putter felt trying to paint with Tabby and Zeke around?