Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke are anxious to try ballroom dancing; Mr. Putter isn't so sure, but Mrs. Teaberry knows how to win him. Three short chapters have the foursome tearing up the dance floor. The text of simple and compound words flows beautifully despite the uncomplicated sentence structure; expressive pencil, watercolor, and gouache illustrations bring out the characters' delightful personalities.

When Mr. Putter's neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, proposes that they try ballroom dancing, he reluctantly agrees. Accompanied by Tabby the cat and Zeke the dog, they attend a dance at the Crystal Ballroom. Tabby bats the sparkly lights, and Zeke performs the tango with abandon, while Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry cha-cha-cha. Written with simplicity and understated humor, the story springs to life visually through the strong, energetic pencil drawings brightened with watercolor and gouache. The young audience will enjoy seeing these familiar characters express themselves on and off the dance floor. An upbeat addition to the Mr. Putter and Tabby easy reader series.