Vocabulary
A big piece of wood.
What does
"sleep like a log"
mean?
To sleep very well
What to Mr. Putter and Tabby love doing?
They love sleeping.
Who is Tabby?
Describe Tabby for more points.
Tabby is Mr. Putter's cat.
She loves sleeping, milk, and Mr. Putter.
She is orange and white. She is old and has a long tail.
Where do Mr. Putter and Tabby live?
Describe the house for more points
They live in Mr. Putter's house.
The house has many places to sleep: a laundry room, a swing, and a big bed.
What is a neighbor?
A person who lives next door.
What does
"plumped his pillow"
mean?
To make the pillow fatter and fluffier
What is Mr. Putter's problem?
He can't sleep.
His stomach is grumbling.
Who is Mrs. Teaberry?
Describe her for more points.
Mrs. Teaberry is Mr. Putter's neighbor.
She is an old woman with gray hair. She loves to cook and she has a dog.
Where do Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke live?
Describe it for more points.
They live in Mrs. Teaberry's house.
It is a big house with a big kitchen.
What does grumbled mean?
to make an angry or upset noise.
What does
"lost track"
mean?
didn't count or didn't follow
got confused
Why does Mr. Putter have a problem?
He ate too many jelly rolls.
Who is Zeke?
Describe him for more points.
Zeke is Mrs. Teaberry's dog.
He is white and brown. He has big teeth. He's very helpful.
Where do they sit and talk at the end of the story?
They sit in Mrs. Teaberry's garden.
What is an adventure?
An exciting trip or activity
What does
"dreamed of adventure"
mean?
thought about doing something exciting
What is Mr. Putter's plan to solve/fix his problem?
He will take a walk with Tabby.
Who is Mr. Putter?
Describe him for more points.
Mr. Putter is the main character.
He is an old man with very little gray hair. He loves sleeping, jelly rolls and his cat.
Where is the Big Dipper?
It's in the sky at night.
What is the Big Dipper?
7 stars that make a spoon shape in the sky
What does
"are you hungry"
mean?
Do you want to eat with me?
How does the story end?
Mr. Putter, Tabby, Mrs. Teaberry, and Zeke sit and talk until their stomachs stop grumbling.
When Mr. Putter was a little boy, he had red hair and glasses. He loved looking at the stars and wanted to ride in a rocket ship. He dreamed about adventure.
Where to Mr. Putter and Tabby go walking?
They walk around the neighborhood.