Mrs. Teaberry has persuaded Mr. Putter to sign up for the seniors' marathon. First prize is golf clubs, but second prize is . . . a train set! Mr. Putter really wants that train set. Never mind that he can't even touch his toes. Somehow, he has got to find a way to place second. . . . Paperback early Reader Ages 6-9 grades 1-4 AUTHOR 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. ILLUSTRATOR 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. *
Reviews
"Gently humorous and with underlying messages of friendship and sharing, this is a good addition to the series. The pen-and-ink and watercolour illustrations are expressive and enliven the text."--School Library Journal"



Book Information
ISBN 9780547248240
Author Cynthia Rylant
Format Paperback
Page Count 44
Imprint Houghton Mifflin
Publisher Houghton Mifflin