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Best Selling Books by Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is the author of Night in the Country (1986), When I Was Young in the Mountains (1993), Every Living Thing (2011), The Old Woman Who Named Things (2000), Missing May (Scholastic Gold) (2013).

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Night in the Country

release date: Apr 30, 1986
Night in the Country
Text and illustrations describe the sights and sounds of nighttime in the country.

When I Was Young in the Mountains

release date: Jan 01, 1993
When I Was Young in the Mountains
Caldecott Honor Book! "An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text." -Association for Childhood Education International

Every Living Thing

release date: Feb 22, 2011
Every Living Thing
Here are twelve deeply moving short stories from the perceptive pen of Cynthia Rylant. Each captures the moment when someone''s life changes -- when an animal causes a human being to see things in a different way, and, perhaps, changes his life.

The Old Woman Who Named Things

release date: Jan 01, 2000
The Old Woman Who Named Things
An old woman who has outlived all her friends is reluctant to become too attached to the stray dog that visits her each day.

Missing May (Scholastic Gold)

release date: Jun 25, 2013
Missing May (Scholastic Gold)
This critically acclaimed winner of the Newbery Medal joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Ever since May, Summer''s aunt and good-as-a-mother for the past six years, died in the garden among her pole beans and carrots, life for Summer and her Uncle Ob has been as bleak as winter. Ob doesn''t want to create his beautiful whirligigs anymore, and he and Summer have slipped into a sadness that they can''t shake off. They need May in whatever form they can have her -- a message, a whisper, a sign that will tell them what to do next. When that sign comes, Summer with discover that she and Ob can keep missing May but still go on with their lives.

A Fine White Dust

release date: Jan 01, 2007
A Fine White Dust
The visit of the traveling Preacher Man to his small North Carolina town gives new impetus to thirteen-year-old Peter''s struggle to reconcile his own deeply felt religious belief with the beliefs and non-beliefs of his family and friends.

Life

release date: Jun 27, 2017
Life
Life is beautiful--ever changing, sometimes not easy--but it''s always worth waking up in the morning to see what might happen.

All in a Day

release date: May 02, 2017
All in a Day
This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers—the opportunities and chances that won’t ever come again—and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet. Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant’s poetic text, alongside Nikki McClure’s stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to one hundred.

In November

release date: Nov 10, 2015
In November
In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Cynthia Rylant''s lyrical language and Jill Kastner''s rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month--the moments we spend together and the ones we witness in the world around us.

Creation

release date: Sep 20, 2016
Creation
In the spirit of her acclaimed Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant illustrates the King James Bible creation story in a simple yet powerful folk art style. Cynthia Rylant takes the familiar text of the creation story, as told in the King James Bible, and lovingly illustrates it in her simple but bold style that has been called “stunning” by School Library Journal. In striking illustrations reminiscent of folk art, Rylant has created a fresh take on a classic story that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Little Whistle

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Little Whistle
At night after the shades are drawn, a small guinea pig shares adventures with the toys in Toytown, the toy store where he lives. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and artist Tim Bowers once again bring the cozy world of Toytown to life in this easy-to-read picture book.

Henry and Mudge

release date: Oct 01, 1996
Henry and Mudge
Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

The Relatives Came

release date: Jul 31, 1993
The Relatives Came
In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

release date: Mar 12, 2013
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
A beautifully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale about a tin soldier’s adventure and his love for a ballerina, retold with a twist. With her signature warmth and lyricism, Newbery winner Cynthia Rylant has crafted a new version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a tin soldier who falls in love with a ballerina. As in the original story, the tin soldier’s love for the beautiful ballerina is thwarted by a goblin. The tin soldier is separated from the other toys and washed down a sewer, where he encounters a rat and gets swallowed by a fish, but somehow, against all odds, he manages to end up back home only to be cast into the nursery fire. Rylant adds her own twist to the end of the tale, however, for in this version, the tin soldier and the ballerina are melded to each other, rather than melted, in the heat of the fire, so they’ll never be parted again. Rylant’s expert storytelling paired with Corace’s stunning illustrations create a beautiful, unforgettable tale of everlasting love. Praise for The Steadfast Tin Soldier “Gracefully written. . . . The book’s large format gives plenty of scope for Corace’s distinctive illustrations, precise ink drawings brightened with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paints. Sometimes brilliantly colorful and sometimes more subdued, the scenes can be crowded with dozens of toys or other visual elements, but they show up well from a distance. The subtle depictions of the goblin and his shadow are particularly fine. A softened vision of the literary fairy tale.” —Booklist “Text and illustrations weave seamlessly to create an involving, fast-paced update of a much-loved tale. Rylant''s retelling is abridged, yet sprightly, and Corace’s watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and pen-and-ink illustrations add nuance and whimsy to Andersen''s original.” —School Library Journal

Special Gifts

release date: Sep 01, 2000
Special Gifts
MEET THE COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet. Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star. Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door. It''s winter vacation and there''s no school for three weeks, but the Cobble Street Cousins aren''t worried about being bored. They''re learning how to sew from their neighbor Mrs. White. And they''re starting to keep a diary about their year living in the wonderful attic room in Aunt Lucy''s little blue house. Best of all, there''s a Winter Solstice party at Aunt Lucy''s boyfriend Michael''s apartment, with special presents for everyone.

Rain

release date: Apr 25, 2023
Rain
From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant comes a vibrantly illustrated, poetic picture book tribute to the beauty and magic of a rainy day. There is a softness and a quiet before the rain comes… When rain is on its way, some people and animals hurry home and get cozy inside. But others stay out to soak up the glorious showers! Wet drops bounce on leaves and roofs, creeks fill up, trees take a shower, cats have a show, and everyone relishes the rain. With lyrical words by award-winning author Cynthia Rylant and vibrant pictures by celebrated artist Lisa Congdon, this evocative picture book shows that rain is good for everyone.

Thimbleberry Stories

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Thimbleberry Stories
Nigel Chipmunk shares a pleasant life with his friends Dipper the hummingbird, Little Owl, Copper the butterfly, Claudius the garter snake, and Mudpuppy the salamander. Full color.

A Blue-Eyed Daisy

release date: Jun 30, 2008
A Blue-Eyed Daisy
an amazing year Ellie Farley''s father, Okey, drinks too much, mostly because he hasn''t been able to work since he was injured in a mining accident. He hasn''t been able to hunt, either, so it''s strange when he brings home a hunting dog, a beagle named Bullet. But Bullet is only the first odd thing that happens to Ellie the year she''s eleven. She sees a favorite uncle go off to war; a boy in her class has a fit in the middle of geography and another is accidentally killed while target shooting; and Okey drives his Chevy pickup off the mountain, with near-tragic consequences. But still Ellie manages the ordinary pleasures of making a best friend and getting kissed for the first time -- it''s no wonder she confides to Bullet on her twelfth birthday, "Some year."

I Had Seen Castles

release date: Jan 01, 2004
I Had Seen Castles
Now an old man, John is haunted by memories of enlisting to fight in World War II, a decision which forced him to face the horrors of war and changed his life forever.

Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days

release date: Sep 01, 2006
Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days
Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this book of their adventures, they share the joys of winter.

Appalachia

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Appalachia
Text and illustrations explore the countryside and people of Appalachia.

Gooseberry Park

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Gooseberry Park
When a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her newborn babies, her animal friends come to the rescue.

Boris

release date: Feb 17, 2015
Boris
“It’s a grand experience, this set of poems, this rumination on the cat and the human condition” (School Library Journal). Boris is a big gray cat who loves sleeping and playing and exploring and hunting. And his owner loves him for all of his simple cat ways. But Boris, typical as he may be, is part of a much larger story in this moving exploration of love, longing, compassion, and most of all, the continuous give-and-take of companionship. Newbery Medal recipient Cynthia Rylant’s powerful collection of poems is sure to find its place in the hearts of readers of all ages, especially those who have been lucky enough to experience the many joys and hardships that come with true friendship. “Makes a great introduction for readers not comfortable with poetry. The poems tell an accessible, compelling story . . . Warm and tender.” —The Horn Book “With characteristic sensitivity, Rylant addresses one of her cats in a set of conversational free-verse poems—recalling the day she brought him and his sister home from the humane shelter, warning him about predatory eagles, congratulating him on bonding rather than battling with a new neighbor’s cat and on surviving a solitary jaunt into the surrounding woods.” —Kirkus Reviews “This can be appreciated for the sway of the writing or for its celebration of cats.” —Booklist

Some Good News

release date: Jun 01, 2001
Some Good News
Meet the Cobble Street Cousins * Lily, who wants to be a poet * * Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star * * Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door * It''s spring on Cobble Street, and Lily has a great idea -- the Cobble Street Cousins'' own newspaper! Soon the very first edition of The Cobble Street Courier is hot off the presses, with a poem by Lily, Tess''s favorite jokes, and Rosie''s yummy recipe for shortbread -- even an interview with Aunt Lucy''s boyfriend, Michael. Now it''s time to deliver the paper to all the cousins'' old friends on Cobble Street -- and a couple of new ones!

The Blue Hill Meadows

release date: May 01, 2001
The Blue Hill Meadows
Tells the story of the Meadow family and the life they lead in the quiet country town of Blue Hill, Virginia.

Poppleton

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Poppleton
Originally published: New York: Blue Sky Press, 1997.

The Turtle

release date: Mar 15, 2016
The Turtle
Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the fourth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family rescues a trapped turtle. A thick fog has found its way up north to the lighthouse family, surrounding the cliffs and waters below. Always ready to lend a hand, the lighthouse siblings Whistler and Lila help Seabold guide small ships to land. As they overlook the foggy waters, they hear a distant voice echoing from the rocks below. Who could it be? Using only a rope and their hearts to guide them, Seabold, Lila, and Whistler make their way down the side of the cliff. And what they discover will help them weather even the thickest fog—a new friend.

God Went to Beauty School

release date: Mar 31, 2009
God Went to Beauty School
A deeply compelling collection of poems about God and our everyday world from a Newbery medalist. Cynthia Rylant takes teens on an invigorating spiritual journey as she explores what God''s life on Earth might be like. Rylant''s reflective and often humorous verse follows God as he tries out human activities such as getting a dog, writing a fan letter, and making spaghetti. God Went to Beauty School combines the awesome with the everyday in an accessible, thought–provoking, and intelligent manner.

Poppleton Everyday

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Poppleton Everyday
Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.

Little Whistle's Christmas

release date: Jan 01, 2003

The Storm

release date: Jul 17, 2012
The Storm
Life with only the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora and Seabold. They''ve lived most of their lives with the sea--Pandora in a lighthouse and Seabold on a boat--and they''re each quite used to being alone. Or they were. But one day, the sea did something extraordinary: It brought Pandora and Seabold together! And even better, the sea gave them the ingredients for an adventure that neither of them had considered before-an adventure called "family."

The Great Gracie Chase

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Great Gracie Chase
A cumulative tale about a small dog named Gracie whose quiet life is disrupted by some noisy painters.

If You'll Be My Valentine

release date: Dec 14, 2004
If You'll Be My Valentine
A little boy gives Valentines out to friends, family, and members of the natural world.

Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

release date: Sep 01, 2006
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees

release date: Sep 01, 1997
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees
Henry and his big dog Mudge attend a family reunion.

Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps

release date: Jun 28, 2011
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
In the ninth book in the Henry and Mudge series, Henry and Mudge spend a scary night at Henry''s grandmother''s house in the country.
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