Most Popular Books by Cynthia Rylant

After Mr. Putter buys three goldfish and takes them home, he discovers that his cat Tabby has a serious problem with them.

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.

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.

Henry''s birthday is celebrated with a pinata and a party.

Henry and his big dog Mudge attend a family reunion.

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

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.

Annie convinces Henry to join a summer book club in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning creators of Henry and Mudge. When Annie hears about the Book Bugs club at the library, she wants to join right away, but her cousin Henry isn’t so sure. He likes to do outside things with his dog, Mudge, and Annie’s bunny, Snowball. Reading is an inside thing, right? Henry is surprised to learn you can read anywhere: on the porch steps, on the swings, under the maple tree, or even in the maple tree! And after a wonderful summer of reading, Annie and Henry discover the best part is yet to come: They get to bring Snowball and Mudge to a Book Bugs picnic!

Stumpy the Squirrel and friends team up to save the day in this charming standalone companion to the beloved Gooseberry Park, from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Arthur Howard. There has been no rain for months, and all of the animals in Gooseberry Park are in danger. Can the crew of dear friends come up with a brilliant solution in time to save the day? Absolutely! Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant’s first novel in more than a decade has all the wit and charm of the first adventure of the Gooseberry Park gang, as she “ unspools a quietly magical tale of cooperation and kindness” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

When she has to go to school without her special doll, a little girl cannot focus on learning her letters and numbers, until her grandmother realizes what the problem is.

Mr. Putter gets an old cat to share his life with him.

A little girl and her cat enjoy preparing for bed with a bath, snack, and bedtime story.

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

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.

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

Annie is the star of a school play in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning creators of Henry and Mudge! Annie is excited for her school play. She gets to be a star and wear a costume that sparkles and shines! Annie practices and practices in front of her cousin, Henry, and his big dog, Mudge, to prepare. But when the big night comes, Annie is nervous and scared. Can Annie’s family and pet bunny, Snowball, help to calm her before the show begins?

Bunny and Jack, animal detectives, investigate the disappearance of the balloons from the neighborhood toy store.

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.

Mr. Paris ties balloons outside his toy store every morning. On Fridays, the balloons disappear! What is special about Fridays? And who is taking the balloons? This sounds like a case for the High–Rise Private Eyes –– Bunny Brown and Jack Jones, ace detectives and very best friends!

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.

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.

Henry and Mudge celebrate the Christmas season with their family.

Hornbeam and his friends embark on three enterprising and entertaining new adventures in the second book in the Hornbeam series, from the creators of the Gooseberry Park, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter and Tabby books! Hornbeam the moose, Eureka the goose, Cuddy the bull, and Adorabelle the skunk are the best of friends through thick and thin. And when a problem needs solving, you can always count on your friends to help get the job done! In “March Worries,” Hornbeam is worried that the spring winds will blow away his blueberry bush and all the sweet treats he’s planning to make. When his overblown solution gets out of control, his pal Eureka is there to lend a hand. In “Food-Shopping,” Hornbeam and his good friend Cuddy like to food-shop together every Monday. But the deliciously distracting baked goods right beside the front door get in the way of their plans. Can they find a way to outsmart the enticing cupcake display? In “Game Night,” Eureka hosts a monthly game night for the group, where each of the friends shows up in their favorite outfits, and everyone goes home a winner!

When Mr. Putter and Tabby take Mrs. Teaberry to the Conservatory for her birthday, Zeke tries his best to stay out of trouble, but one of the trees is irresistible.

“Gently humorous and with underlying messages of friendship and sharing, this is a good addition to the series.”—School Library Journal Mrs. Teaberry has persuaded Mr. Putter to sign up for the seniors’ marathon. First prize is golf clubs, but second prize is…a train set! Mr. Putter really wants that train set. Never mind that he can’t even touch his toes. Somehow, he has got to find a way to place second. But now, someone else is running the race—with four legs… “Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.”—Publishers Weekly

After eight weeks at Papp''s Dog School, Henry''s dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

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

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

Mr. Putter''s neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, decides that they should join a band, but finding the right one isn''t as easy as it sounds--for them or their pets.

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.

Mr. Putter''s love of toys is almost as strong as his affection for his cat--but are he and she too old to play with a toy airplane?

Brownie and Pearl are off to see the sights! Join them as they bundle up and head outside to explore their vibrant neighborhood on a beautiful snowy day. They visit all their favorite spots, like the shoe shop and the hat shop, before discovering the city’s sweetest sight of all. Mmm… cupcakes, anyone? With its lovable characters, delicious storyline, and irresistible illustrations, this third installment in the Brownie & Pearl series is full of holiday heart and flair.

At first Henry''s very neat cousin doesn''t like the cookies from under his bed or Mudge''s slobbery kisses, but when they all play frisbee, she begins to enjoy her visit.

"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. Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

For use in schools and libraries only. A series about an only child and his huge best friend, a mastiff named Mudge.