MR. PUTTER & TABBY ROW THE BOAT

Cynthia Rylant is one of the most prolific writers of easy fiction these days, and her Mr. Putter & Tabby series is one of the most humorous. John McDonough is consistently delightful as Mr. Putter, imbuing the characters and their friendships with warmth and camaraderie, as they try to cool off in the heat of the summer. McDonough's slow, relaxed pace makes it easy for new listeners to follow along as they learn the sounds and inflections of new words, and adds to the sense of heat and enervation that a hot summer day can bring. Without individualized voices, he moves the story and characters right along. W.L.S. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 02]