Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope
Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cynthia Rylant
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Mr. Putter and Tabby are the bravest sledders on the hill! When they team up with Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke, the fun gets faster and wilder than ever before. Winter might just be the most exciting season yet!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader follows Mr. Putter, his cat Tabby, Mrs. Teaberry, and her dog Zeke as they enjoy an adventurous day sledding. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story highlights friendship and outdoor fun during winter. The book offers gentle humor and simple vocabulary perfect for young readers.
Why we rated Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope 7C
Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope explores friendship, winter, animals, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, winter, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781328740601
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction