New Releases by Cynthia Rylant

Retells the myths about Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche.

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."

Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children, particularly on a little girl and her grandmother.

In this seventh book in the popular beginning reader mystery series, Jack Jones and Bunny Brown, best friends and private eyes, help Bernard, a speedy messenger, locate his missing red 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.

In this animal adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant, Stumpy Squirrel has just settled into a new nest in a magnificent pin oak in Gooseberry Park. It s the perfect spot for her babies to be born When they arrive healthy and strong, Stumpy s three good friends--a Labrador retriever, a wise hermit crab, and a bat who eats Chinese food--are thrilled. But after a terrible ice storm destroys the pin oak, Stumpy disappears. It takes a special combination of courage, humor, and tenacity for Stumpy s friends to rescue her babies and bring her home again. Arthur Howard''s black-and-white illustrations illuminate the companions adventures throughout."

When Mr. Putter cannot sleep after eating too many of Mrs. Teaberry''s pineapple jelly rolls, he and Tabby take a moonlit stroll that ends with the perfect neighborly gathering.

The first book in the acclaimed easy-to-read series featuring Henry and his lovable 180-pound dog, Mudge.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this book of their adventures, they share the joys of winter.

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 his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick''s attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.

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.

Trying to be neighborly, Mr. Putter decides to serve tea to Mrs. Teaberry''s knitting club but chaos ensues when Tabby the cat and Zeke the dog find the party irresistible.

Henry, his parents, and his dog Mudge take a vacation out West, where they enjoy tumbleweeds, desert animals, souvenirs, and the wide open spaces. Full color.

During a big snow, Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery novel, but what he ends up with is entirely different.

In their latest case, animal detectives Bunny and Jack help Mabel the duck find out who stole the sugar cubes from her tea room.

Dr. Seuss Winner.

Henry tries to read, while his puppy Mudge tries to get him to play.

When his friend Soldier hurts his head, Little Whistle tries to find something to make him feel better so he will be able to tell the other toys their bedtime story.

A little boy gives Valentines out to friends, family, and members of the natural world.

Henry and Mudge celebrate the Christmas season with their family.

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Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder''s unpublished memoirs, Newbery Award-winning author Rylant has imagined what the two missing years from the Little House series were like.

This year Henry and Mudge are out to make the best Mother''s Day lunch ever. It has to be juicy, crunchy, and perfect for family sharing. When they select a gorgeous golden pineapple, the menu is shaping up to be anything but dull. Dad is helping them carve something almost too pretty to eat. So how will Henry ever stop Mudge from devouring the surprise before Mom sees it? Since its creation in 1987, the Henry and Mudge series has grown into one of the most beloved and acclaimed beginning-reading series ever. With more than two million copies sold, the American Library Association, the Library of Congress, Parents'' Choice, The Horn Book Magazine, the International Reading Association, the American Booksellers Association, and most importantly, the thousands of children who belong to the Henry and Mudge fan club have recommended these wonderful books. Created by renowned Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Su ie Stevenson, the Henry and Mudge series is without a doubt a classic for all time. Jacket illustrations copyright 2004 by Sucie Stevenson

While having a picnic on the docks, animal detectives Bunny and Jack meet a dog whose one and only lawn chair is missing, and they set out to solve the case.

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.

These two-in-one volumes feature the first two books in four of the most popular and well-reviewed Ready-for-Chapters series published by Aladdin. Illustrations.

Even though Tabby tries to keep him warm, Mr. Putter catches a cold in this cozy addition to the series.

While Henry''s parents are at a Valentine''s Day dance, he and Mudge have fun staying with Mrs. Hopper.

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