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In this Level Three I Can Read title, discover the story of how Mr. Putter and Tabby first meet. A perfect choice for pet enthusiasts and cat lovers.

When Mr. Putter, a gentle old man, decides a pet will be keep his loneliness at bay, he finds the perfect cat in Tabby. Together they find joy and beauty throughout the seasons—from playing in Mr. Putter's tulip garden in the spring, to lounging out in the sun during the summer, to listening to opera music in the winter, the pair delight in everyday, ordinary moments. 

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

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. . . .

This "impeccably paced fantasy"* from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant is a don't-miss classic animal adventure.

Told from the perspective of four animal friends and filled with charming black-and-white illustrations, Gooseberry Park works well both as a read-aloud and as a fun independent book for second through fourth graders.

Stumpy Squirrel has just settled into a new nest in a magnificent pin oak in Gooseberry Park. It’s the perfect spot for her babies to be born! When they arrive healthy and strong, Stumpy’s three good friends—a Labrador retriever, a wise hermit crab, and a bat—are thrilled.

But after a terrible ice storm destroys the pin oak, Stumpy disappears. It takes a special combination of courage, humor, and tenacity for Stumpy’s friends to rescue her babies and bring her home again.

Plus the adventures continue in Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan and the third book in the series, A Kitten in Gooseberry Park.

*starred Publishers Weekly review