Cynthia Rylant

When Mr. Putter and Tabby take Mrs. Teaberry to the Conservatory for her birthday, Zeke tries his best to stay out of trouble, but one of the trees is irresistible.

An old woman who has outlived all her friends is reluctant to become too attached to the stray dog that visits her each day.

Mr. Putter and Tabby go to their neighbor's house to make soup, but Zeke the dog makes it very difficult for them.

Life is beautiful, ever changing, sometimes not easy, but always worth waking up in the morning to see what might happen.

When Mr. Putter catches a cold, his friend Mrs. Teaberry sends over some special treats to help him feel better.

Reluctantly, Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, agree to go ballroom dancing with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke.

Mr. Putter is convinced to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, when he learns that second prize is a train set.

After noticing that a visiting hummingbird likes her pink petunias, Annie and her rabbit Snowball, accompanied by Henry and his dog Mudge, fill the garden with pink objects to attract more hummingbirds.

Illustrations and rhyming text pay homage to a new day, with promises for the future in its "perfect piece of time."

After a small setback, Mr. Putter and his favorite companions enjoy the best train ride of their lives.