Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn
By Cynthia Rylant
The Story
When Mrs. Teaberry starts a knitting club, Mr. Putter offers to serve tea — but his cat Tabby and her dog Zeke can't resist the yarn, and Mrs. Fitzwater's sweater ends up in a total tangle.
Why It's Special
For the kid whose pets always seem to wreck the calmest grown-up plans, this is the chaos they'll recognize instantly.
- Big idea: Good intentions and good friends can survive even the messiest afternoons.
- Vibes: Cozy, gently funny, and full of small-town neighborliness
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy gentle humor about pets causing chaos
- like stories about neighbors helping each other
- are working on laughing at mistakes instead of stressing over them
- respond well to cozy, low-stakes everyday adventures
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What happened when Tabby and Zeke joined Mrs. Teaberry's knitting club?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Mrs. Fitzwater felt when her sweater unraveled?
- Real-life connection: Has a pet ever gotten into something they weren't supposed to at your house?
- Imagination: If you were helping Mr. Putter serve tea, what would you do to keep Tabby and Zeke out of trouble?
