Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, both like to sleep. They sleep everywhere, even in their bed.

What could happen that could keep Mr. Putter from sleeping? His stomach starts to growl!

What could make his stomach growl? Too many of Mrs. Teaberry's yummy jelly rolls!

What will Mr. Putter and Tabby do?
Could a nighttime walk outside to see the stars help?
Can you guess what surprise is waiting around the corner?

Mr. Putter and Tabby will want you to write a story about your grandparents!

Internet Extensions:

StoryCorps Interview someone special in your life!
Listen to the inspiration!

Young and Old Together
Experience Corps
Movie from Experience Corps
Back to the Future: Old Mix with Young
The National Council on Aging
Kids' Health Site:  The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
Joke

Ask an Expert: Physical Therapist, Terri McGee,<IGottaSing@aol.com>

Literature Connections:

Mr. George Baker by Amy Hest with Kids Wings Unit in Springboards

The Beeman by Laurie Krebs with Kids Wings Unit available in Reading Seeds

Old People, Frogs, and Albert by Nancy Hope Wilson with Kids Wings Unit available in Tales for Two Centuries

A 8-page Unit for Mr. Putter and Tabby Look at the Stars by Cynthia Rylant

is part of a collection of 50 units in Stepstone Stories
The Unit Contains:
Crossword Puzzle
Readers’ Theater Script
Multiple Choice Comprehension
Story Plan Analysis Multiple Choice
Summarizing
Logic Puzzle
Discussion Cards
and MORE!