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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2010
PreS-Gr 4—Mr. Putney's unusual animal friends become the platform for a guessing game that will nudge children's creative thinking while giving them plenty to laugh about along the way. The opening spread poses the question, "Who wakes Mr. Putney in the morning?" The accompanying illustration depicts an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2010
In a set of twenty portmanteau puns ("Who is building Mr. Putney's hot tub? A boa constructor") we follow our hero through a single event-filled day, from waking up to the sound of his alarmadillo to checking in with his home security system, a guardvark, at day's end....Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
In a set of twenty portmanteau puns ("Who is building Mr. Putney's hot tub? A <i>boa constructor</i>") we follow our hero ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 1, 2010
Jon Agee showcases his inventive and playful approach to language. Kids will enjoy trying to guess the names (some are easier, others harder) of Mr. Putney’s animal friends before turning the p...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
