Cynthia Rylant Books In Order

Annie and Snowball Books In Publication Order

  1. Annie and Snowball and the Pink Surprise (2007)
  2. Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club (2007)
  3. Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (2007)
  4. Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House (2007)
  5. Annie and Snowball and the Wedding Day (2008)
  6. Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest (2009)
  7. Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star (2009)
  8. Annie and Snowball and the Magical House (2010)
  9. Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze (2010)
  10. Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club (2011)
  11. Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends (2011)
  12. Annie and Snowball and the Surprise Day (2012)
  13. Annie and Snowball and the Grandmother Night (2012)

Brownie & Pearl Books In Publication Order

  1. BrowniePearl Step Out (2009)
  2. BrowniePearl Get Dolled Up (2009)
  3. BrowniePearl Hit the Hay (2010)
  4. BrowniePearl See the Sights (2010)
  5. Brownie & Pearl Take a Dip (2011)
  6. BrowniePearl Grab a Bite (2011)
  7. Brownie & Pearl Make Good (2012)
  8. BrowniePearl Go for a Spin (2012)

Cobble Street Cousins Books In Publication Order

  1. In Aunt Lucy’s Kitchen (1998)
  2. A Little Shopping (1998)
  3. Some Good News (1999)
  4. Special Gifts (2000)
  5. Summer Party (2001)
  6. Wedding Flowers (2003)

The Everyday Books Books In Publication Order

  1. Everyday Pets (1993)
  2. Everyday Town (1993)
  3. The Everyday Garden (1993)
  4. The Everyday Children (1993)
  5. The Everyday House (1993)
  6. An Everyday Book (1997)

Gooseberry Park Books In Publication Order

  1. Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan (2015)
  2. A Kitten in Gooseberry Park (2022)

Henry and Mudge Books In Publication Order

  1. Henry and Mudge – The First Book (1987)
  2. Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (1987)
  3. Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (1987)
  4. Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (1987)
  5. Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days (1988)
  6. Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (1989)
  7. Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (1989)
  8. Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (1990)
  9. Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps (1991)
  10. Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (1992)
  11. Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind (1993)
  12. Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin (1994)
  13. Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test (1995)
  14. Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All (1995)
  15. Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees (1997)
  16. Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers (1998)
  17. Henry And Mudge And Annie’s Good Move (1998)
  18. Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (1998)
  19. Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan (1999)
  20. Henry and Mudge and Annie’s Perfect Pet (2000)
  21. Best Friends (2001)
  22. Days with Henry & Mudge (2001)
  23. Seasons with Henry & Mudge (2001)
  24. Summer Fun (2002)
  25. Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House (2002)
  26. Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase (2003)
  27. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s House (2003)
  28. Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch (2004)
  29. Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (2004)
  30. Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (2005)
  31. Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas (2005)
  32. Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (2006)

The High-Rise Private Eyes Books In Publication Order

  1. The Case of the Climbing Cat (2000)
  2. The Case of the Missing Monkey (2000)
  3. The Case of the Troublesome Turtle (2001)
  4. The Case of the Puzzling Possum (2001)
  5. The Case of the Sleepy Sloth (2002)
  6. The Case of the Fidgety Fox (2003)
  7. The Case of the Baffled Bear (2004)
  8. The Case of the Desperate Duck (2005)

The Lighthouse Family Books In Publication Order

  1. The Storm (2002)
  2. The Whale (2003)
  3. The Eagle (2004)
  4. The Turtle (2005)
  5. The Octopus (2005)
  6. The Otter (2014)
  7. A Lighthouse Family Treasury (2016)
  8. The Sea Lion (2017)
  9. The Bear (2018)

Little Whistle Books In Publication Order

  1. Little Whistle’s Dinner Party (2001)
  2. Little Whistle (2001)
  3. Little Whistle’s Medicine (2002)
  4. Little Whistle’s Christmas (2003)

Mr. Putter & Tabby Books In Publication Order

  1. Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea (1994)
  2. Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog (1994)
  3. Mr. PutterTabby Bake the Cake (1994)
  4. Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears (1995)
  5. Mr. PutterTabby Row the Boat (1997)
  6. Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane (1997)
  7. Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train (1998)
  8. Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn (1998)
  9. Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch (2000)
  10. Mr. PutterTabby Feed the Fish (2001)
  11. Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold (2002)
  12. Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup (2003)
  13. Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book (2004)
  14. Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish (2005)
  15. Mr. PutterTabby Spin the Yarn (2006)
  16. Mr. PutterTabby See the Stars (2007)
  17. Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race (2008)
  18. Mr. PutterTabby Spill the Beans (2009)
  19. Mr. PutterTabby Clear the Decks (2010)
  20. Mr. PutterTabby Ring the Bell (2011)
  21. Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance (2012)
  22. Mr. PutterTabby Drop the Ball (2013)
  23. Mr. PutterTabby Turn the Page (2014)
  24. Mr. PutterTabby Smell the Roses (2015)
  25. Mr. PutterTabby Hit the Slope (2016)

Motor Mouse Books In Publication Order

  1. Motor Mouse (2019)
  2. Motor Mouse Delivers (2020)
  3. Motor Mouse & Valentino (2021)

Poppleton Books In Publication Order

  1. Poppleton (1997)
  2. Poppleton And Friends (1997)
  3. Poppleton Everyday (1998)
  4. Poppleton Forever (1998)
  5. Poppleton In Spring (1999)
  6. Poppleton In Fall (1999)
  7. Poppleton Has Fun (2000)
  8. Poppleton In Winter (2001)

Puppy Mudge Books In Publication Order

  1. Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath (2002)
  2. Puppy Mudge Has a Snack (2003)
  3. Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend (2004)
  4. Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket (2004)
  5. Puppy Mudge Wants to Play (2005)

Standalone Novels In Publication Order

  1. A Blue-Eyed Daisy (1985)
  2. A Fine White Dust (1986)
  3. A Kindness (1991)
  4. Missing May (1992)
  5. I Had Seen Castles (1993)
  6. Gooseberry Park (1995)
  7. The Islander (1998)
  8. The Heavenly Village (1999)
  9. Old Town in the Green Groves (2002)
  10. Ludie’s Life (2006)
  11. Rosetown (2018)

Chapter Books In Publication Order

  1. Some Year for Ellie (1986)
  2. The Van Gogh Cafe (1995)
  3. God Went to Beauty School (2003)
  4. Boris (2005)
  5. Walt Disney’s – Cinderella (2007)
  6. Hansel and Gretel (2008)
  7. God Got a Dog (2013)
  8. Nativity (2017)

Picture Books In Publication Order

  1. When I Was Young in the Mountains (1982)
  2. Miss Maggie (1983)
  3. This Year’s Garden (1984)
  4. The Relatives Came (1985)
  5. Night in the Country (1986)
  6. Silver Packages (1987)
  7. Birthday Presents (1987)
  8. All I See (1988)
  9. Mr Griggs’ Work (1989)
  10. Soda Jerk (1990)
  11. Appalachia (1991)
  12. An Angel For Solomon Singer (1992)
  13. Best Wishes (1992)
  14. The Dreamer (1993)
  15. dog heaven (1995)
  16. The Old Woman Who Named Things (1996)
  17. The Whales (1996)
  18. The Bookshop Dog (1996)
  19. The Blue Hill Meadows (1997)
  20. Cat Heaven (1997)
  21. Tulip Sees America (1998)
  22. Bless Us All (1998)
  23. Bear Day (1998)
  24. Scarecrow (1998)
  25. Bunny Bungalow (1999)
  26. The Cookie Store Cat (1999)
  27. The Wonderful Happens (1999)
  28. Give Me Grace (1999)
  29. In November (2000)
  30. The Great Gracie Chase (2001)
  31. The Great Gracie Chase – Stop That Dog! (2001)
  32. Christmas In The Country (2002)
  33. Let’s Go Home (2002)
  34. The Ticky-Tacky Doll (2002)
  35. Moonlight (2003)
  36. Long Night Moon (2004)
  37. If You’ll Be My Valentine (2004)
  38. The Stars Will Still Shine (2005)
  39. The Journey (2006)
  40. Alligator Boy (2007)
  41. Puppies and Piggies (2008)
  42. Baby Face (2008)
  43. Snow (2008)
  44. All in a Day (2009)
  45. Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2009)
  46. The Steadfast Tin Soldier (2013)
  47. Creation (2016)
  48. Little Penguins (2016)
  49. Sleeping Beauty (2017)
  50. Beauty and the Beast (2017)
  51. We Love You, Rosie! (2017)
  52. Life (2017)
  53. Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike (2017)
  54. Ecclesiastes (2018)
  55. The Bird House (2020)
  56. We Give Thanks (2021)

Collections In Publication Order

  1. Waiting to Waltz (1984)
  2. Every Living Thing (1985)
  3. Children Of Christmas (1987)
  4. Silver Packages and Other Stories (1989)
  5. A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories about Love (1990)
  6. Something Permanent (1994)
  7. Thimbleberry Stories (2000)
  8. Good Morning, Sweetie Pie (2001)
  9. The Beautiful Stories of Life (2008)

Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

  1. But I’ll Be Back Again (1989)
  2. A STORY OF MARGARET WISE BROWN (1996)
  3. Margaret, Frank, and Andy (1996)
  4. A STORY OF E B WHITE (1996)
  5. World of Horror (2007)

Anthologies In Publication Order

  1. Pet Stories (2000)

Annie and Snowball Book Covers

Brownie & Pearl Book Covers

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Gooseberry Park Book Covers

Henry and Mudge Book Covers

The High-Rise Private Eyes Book Covers

The Lighthouse Family Book Covers

Little Whistle Book Covers

Mr. Putter & Tabby Book Covers

Motor Mouse Book Covers

Poppleton Book Covers

Puppy Mudge Book Covers

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Cynthia Rylant Books Overview

Annie and Snowball and the Pink Surprise

Annie and her bunny, Snowball, like to grow flowers in Annie’s backyard. Annie also loves to play outside with her cousinand best friend, Henry, and his big dog, Mudge. One day Annie and Henry are excited to see a hummingbird in Annie’s yard. Can Annie and Henry figure out a way to get more hummingbirds to come to Annie’s garden?

Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club

Annie loves teacups. She loves their pretty shapes. She loves their painted flowers. She loves their dainty little saucers. Her cousinand best friend, Henry, doesn’t love teacups. Henry isn’t interested in dainty things. Henry’s dog, Mudge, weighs almost two hundred pounds, which is definitely not dainty!

Can Henry help Annie find friends who love teacups as much as she does?

Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday

Annie and her pet bunny, Snowball, love living next door to Annie’s favorite cousin, Henry and his dog, Mudge. Whether it’s playing Frisbee or watching old movies, there’s no shortage of fun to be had when these four are together. Annie’s birthday is coming up, and she can’t wait to invite Henry and Mudge over for a dress up party. But when the guests arrive, it’s Annie who gets the big surprise!

Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House

Annie and her pet bunny, Snowball, love living next door to Annie’s favorite cousin, Henry and his dog, Mudge. Whether it’s playing Frisbee or watching old movies, there’s no shortage of fun to be had when these four are together. Annie’s birthday is coming up, and she can’t wait to invite Henry and Mudge over for a dress up party. But when the guests arrive, it’s Annie who gets the big surprise!

Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest

Annie and her bunny, Snowball, like to grow flowers in Annie’s backyard. Annie also loves to play outside with her cousinand best friend, Henry, and his big dog, Mudge. One day Annie and Henry are excited to see a hummingbird in Annie’s yard. Can Annie and Henry figure out a way to get more hummingbirds to come to Annie’s garden?

Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star

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?

Annie and Snowball and the Magical House

In Annie and Snowball and the Magical House, Annie is thrilled when Sarah invites her over to play. Sarah’s house is full of frilly things and frilly things are Annie s favorite things. Annie and Sarah explore the garden and, using their imaginations, construct a magical house perfect for fairies and fun loving little girls.

Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze

In Annie and Snowball and the Magical House, Annie is thrilled when Sarah invites her over to play. Sarah’s house is full of frilly things and frilly things are Annie s favorite things. Annie and Sarah explore the garden and, using their imaginations, construct a magical house perfect for fairies and fun loving little girls.

Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club

In Annie and Snowball and the Magical House, Annie is thrilled when Sarah invites her over to play. Sarah’s house is full of frilly things and frilly things are Annie s favorite things. Annie and Sarah explore the garden and, using their imaginations, construct a magical house perfect for fairies and fun loving little girls.

Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends

In Annie and Snowball and the Magical House, Annie is thrilled when Sarah invites her over to play. Sarah’s house is full of frilly things and frilly things are Annie s favorite things. Annie and Sarah explore the garden and, using their imaginations, construct a magical house perfect for fairies and fun loving little girls.

BrowniePearl Step Out

Meet Brownie, a little girl with a flair for the frou frou, and Pearl, her feisty feline sidekick! They re heading out on the town for a birthday party, and the celebration is certain to be filled with friends and presents and games and treats. But when Brownie feels shy about ringing the doorbell, will Pearl be able to revive her stepping out spirit? With its simple, snappy sentences and bright, adorable artwork, the Brownie & Pearl series is a playful introduction to the power of the picture book experience.

BrowniePearl Get Dolled Up

With powder, glitter, and a bit of rosy spray, these plucky pals know they’re so dolled up. But will everyone else agree?

BrowniePearl Hit the Hay

It’s lunchtime, and Brownie and Pearl are ready to grab a bite. The kitchen is filled with tasty treats like apples and crackers and mmmmm string cheese. So pull up a chair and join these hungry pals for a happy, healthy noontime feast! With their simple stories, bold, graphic illustrations, and pitch perfect moments of humor, the books in Cynthia Rylant s acclaimed Brownie & Pearl series are a wonderful choice for babies, emerging readers, and everyone in between!

BrowniePearl See the Sights

Brownie and Pearl are off to see the sights! Join them as they explore their neighborhood. Where will they visit first?

Brownie & Pearl Take a Dip

It’s a hot summer day, and Brownie and Pearl are off to take a dip in their small blue backyard pool. They grab their bathing suits, their beach ball, and their super chic sunglas*ses and get ready to soak. But when oops! Pearl takes a surprise spill into the water, will Brownie be able to revive her pal s sopping wet spirits? Complete with lemonade and sunbathing, this Brownie & Pearl story subtly models conflict resolution and is incredibly refreshing!

BrowniePearl Grab a Bite

It’s lunchtime, and Brownie and Pearl are ready to grab a bite. The kitchen is filled with tasty treats like apples and crackers and mmmmm string cheese. So pull up a chair and join these hungry pals for a happy, healthy noontime feast! With their simple stories, bold, graphic illustrations, and pitch perfect moments of humor, the books in Cynthia Rylant s acclaimed Brownie & Pearl series are a wonderful choice for babies, emerging readers, and everyone in between!

Brownie & Pearl Make Good

Brownie & Pearl make a mistake and then make it all better. Uh oh. Brownie and Pearl are in trouble! They were having a great time racing around the house until oops they knocked the radio off the table. Someone is NOT happy about their little accident. Luckily these plucky pals have a clever and sweet Brownie and Pearl style solution to make good on their mishap! With their simple stories, bold, graphic illustrations, and pitch perfect moments of humor, the books in Cynthia Rylant’s acclaimed Brownie & Pearl series are a wonderful choice for babies, emerging readers, and everyone in between!

BrowniePearl Go for a Spin

It’s lunchtime, and Brownie and Pearl are ready to grab a bite. The kitchen is filled with tasty treats like apples and crackers and mmmmm string cheese. So pull up a chair and join these hungry pals for a happy, healthy noontime feast! With their simple stories, bold, graphic illustrations, and pitch perfect moments of humor, the books in Cynthia Rylant s acclaimed Brownie & Pearl series are a wonderful choice for babies, emerging readers, and everyone in between!

In Aunt Lucy’s Kitchen

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 Right now, though, the cousins are sharing an attic bedroom in their Aunt Lucy?s light blue house on Cobble Street, and happily making plans for the summer. A cookie company seems the perfect way to make a little money, but it turns out to be much more an opportunity to meet some very special neighbors!

A Little Shopping

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

Lily has a wonderful idea to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower shop. But first the girls have to buy a few things at The Olde Craft Shoppe, and with the Cobble Street Cousins, even A Little Shopping trip can turn into an adventure!

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!

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.

Summer Party

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

The cousins’ parents are coming home! Of course Lily, Tess, and Rosie are looking forward to seeing their parents, but they’re also sad about leaving their cozy attic room in Aunt Lucy’s little blue house on Cobble Street and each other. So they plan a Summer Party to welcome their parents back and to cheer themselves up. But it’s Aunt Lucy’s boyfriend, Michael, whose wonderful surprise makes the party really special.

Wedding Flowers

Rosie’s charm bracelet has a cottage.

Tess’s has a record player.

And Lily’s has a typewriter.

With these beautiful baubles and new dresses, the cousins are set to be bridesmaids when Aunt Lucy marries her sweetheart, Michael. The girls have returned to Cobble Street for the wedding, and there’s work to be done. The cousins must plan the garden reception! Lily, Rosie, and Tess are full of ideas because the day’s got to be special enough for their favorite aunt and brand new uncle. But don’t worry, with the cousins working together, the result is sure to be an extravaganza blooming with love and joy.

Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan

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. A tender tale delivered by a sure hand. Kirkus Reviews Readers will relish every moment of this impeccably paced fantasy and its winning depictions of the unique perspectives and quandaries of four unlikely companions. Publishers Weekly

Henry and Mudge – The First Book

Henry doesn’t have any brothers or sisters or friends. What he does have is Mudge, a 180 pound dog who is Henry’s best friend and protector. The pair share several adventures in this lighthearted and easy to read book. Full color illustrations.

Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

Henry and his dog Mudge find an early March flower good enough to eat, an April puddle big enough for a third surprise splasher and a May litter of kittens which Mudge takes under his wing. ‘Lively, reassuring and comical just right for newly independent readers, with cartoon style illustrations that gallop, skip, and splash right along with the text’. The Horn Book.

Henry and Mudge in the Green Time

The award winning author of Night in the Country and The Relatives Came presents a wonderfully clever tale in which the lovable Mudge comforts Henry by licking his tears, after he’s been stung by a bee. Full color illustrations throughout.

Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon

Henry and his big dog Mudge play in the autumn leaves, tell each other spooky Halloween stories, and befriend ‘obnoxious’ Aunt Sally in this new book from the author of The Relatives Came. Full color illustrations throughout.

Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days

It’s snowing!
That means there are
snow spies in the neighborhood,
Christmas cookies in the oven,
and hours of fun ahead
for a boy and his dog.

So get ready to enjoy
winter with
easy to read favorites
Henry and Mudge
as they share
the warmth and excitement of
the merriest of days,
the sparkle days.

Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea

One hot summer day, Henry, his father, and his 180-pound dog, Mudge, head for the beach. They enjoy awesome waves, hot dogs, cherry sno-cones, a rubber lobster, and side-stepping crabs. It seems their wonderful day could happily go on forever. Full color.

Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers

The ‘Horn Book Magazine’ says the Henry and Mudge Books are ‘lively, reassuring, comical just right for newly independent readers, with cartoon style illustrations that gallop, skip, and splash right along with the text.’

Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat

The ‘Horn Book Magazine’ says the Henry and Mudge Books are ‘lively, reassuring, comical just right for newly independent readers, with cartoon style illustrations that gallop, skip, and splash right along with the text.’

Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps

Children can relate to this wonderful story of a boy and his dog on a trip tograndmother’s house where the dog is too much for her house and is turned outdoors on the porch. What are a boy and his do to do? Illustrations in fullcolor.

Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend

With a long wet weekend indoors ahead of them, Henry and Mudge turn themselves into brave knights and begin battles with imaginary dragons threatening their cardboard box castle. Jr Lib Guild.

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind

Storms make Henry jump. They make his big dog Mudge even jumpier. When the thunder goes pow!, Mudge goes to hide. Poor Mudge! How can Henry help his best friend?

Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin

Henry and his dog Mudge cannot wait for the first visit of Cousin Annie, but they are disappointed by Annie’s dress up clothes, her disdain for the smell of Henry’s fish tank, and her disapproval of dog kisses. Jr Lib Guild.

Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test

Henry’s big dog Mudge knows how to chase the lawn mower. He knows how to drool. And he knows how to be Henry’s best friend. But Henry’s big dog Mudge does not know what these words mean: Heel. Sit. Stay. Mudge needs a teacher. This big dog needs to go to school!

Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All

Henry and his 180 pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this fourteenth book of their adventures they celebrate Henry’s birthday with bright balloons, potato sack races, and presents.

Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees

Henry and Henry’s parents and Henry’s big dog Mudge are going to a family reunion at Cousin Annie’s house. What will Henry’s relatives be like? What will they say? Will they love Mudge? Will they understand dog drool?

Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers

With a secret code and a magnifying glass from his new spy kit, Henry is all set for a great spy adventure. His dog Mudge is a master of disguise in his spy hat, and together they’re traveling incognito, ready to flirt with danger. When a mysterious note gives them their first clue, the two best friends set out on the trail to a priceless discovery. Full color Ages 6 8. Pub: 2/98. .

Henry And Mudge And Annie’s Good Move

In Henry and Mudge’s eighteenth adventure, Henry’s cousin Annie is moving right next door to Henry! Annie likes Henry and Mudge, but she’s nervous about leaving her friends, and about changing schools, and about what might happen to her things on the moving truck. She’s so nervous she’s broken out in blotches. But Henry knows just the thing for a bad case of nerves a snuggle under a blanket with a big dog like Mudge!

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night

In this seventeenth book of their adventures, Henry and Mudge go camping with Henry’s parents. They’ll go on hikes and smell good smells. They’ll see deer and raccoons and waterfalls and rainbows. Henry’s mother will cook camp food and Henry’s father will sing sappy old songs, and they’ll all lie on their backs and look at the stars except for Mudge he’ll chew on a log, instead. And at the end of a perfect day, Henry and Mudge will snuggle in their tent and dream wonderful green dreams.

Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

In Henry and Mudge’s nineteenth adventure, Henry sees a sign about a snowman contest in the park. Can Henry, his father, and his big dog Mudge come up with the best snowman plan to win the contest? From teh earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading a whole book without help, Ready To Read books open up a world of possibilities to children at four different levels: PRE LEVEL1: RECOGNIZING WORDS LEVEL 1: STARTING TO READ LEVEL 2: READING TOGETHER LEVEL 3: READING ALONE

Henry and Mudge and Annie’s Perfect Pet

When Henry gets a call from his friend, Patrick, inviting him to a sleepover party, Henry and Mudge know that fun galore is in store. From monster movies to flashlight surprises to tubs full of popcorn, this party is sure to be the best of the year! And when Patrick’s dad leads all the boys and all their dogs up to the attic, Mudge turns out to be the biggest party animal of them all. But the real question is, will this crew EVER get to sleep?

Summer Fun

Perfect for reading aloud with your child, beginners will love the cogetherness of these adventures. Best pals forever, Henry and his dog Mudge amble through the trails and tribulations of being a little boy in a big world. What a day Henry has on the beach! Sunshine, big waves, lots of sand, funny creatures in rock pools and yummy hotdogs round off his day and Mudge likes them too! But it is a very cold Henry and Mudge who discover fun in the snow when it’s winter. And snow means one thing snowball fights, lots of warm clothes and snowmen! Have some fun with Henry and Mudge!

Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House

What’s wrong with Henry’s new tree house? In Henry and Mudge’s twenty first adventure, Henry’s Uncle Jake has built him a tree house. Henry loves tree houses, but Mudge can’t climb trees. What fun is a tree house if you can’t share it with your best friend?

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase

Level 2: Reading Independently More complex stories Varied sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters When Mom has visions of farm fresh food, Henry and Mudge are off for day in the country! French’s farm has rolling hills and a host of friendly animals that Mudge can’t wait to meet. But when one wily goose doesn’t take kindly to visitors, Henry and Mudge find this goose LOVES the thrill of chasing! It’s everyone for himself in this chase turned race. The real question is who will win?

Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s House

Level 2: Reading Independently More complex stories Varied sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters Mom and Dad are all dressed up for the Valentine’s Day Dance. But not Henry and Mudge; they hate all that mushy stuff. They’re going to play at Mrs. Hopper’s house. But Mrs. Hopper’s not just any boring baby sitter. She has a room just full of costumes and surprises. And by the end of the night Henry and Mudge just might find themselves sweet on fashion!

Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch

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 Su ie Stevenson

Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas

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 Su ie Stevenson

Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip

When Henry’s mom and dad start looking through a book about the Wild West it means VACATION TIME FOR HENRY AND MUDGE. A journey awaits, full of cowboy hats and boots, cactus plants and canyons, and all the tumbleweeds that Mudge can chase…
Will Mudge ever want to come home? Join the car trip as Henry discovers that sometimes the best adventures in the wide world are the ones on your own front porch. 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 Bookseller 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 Sucie Stevenson, the Henry and Mudge series is without a doubt a classic for all time. Ready to Read books offer children a world of possibilities at four different reading levels: Pre level 1: Recognizing Words Word repetition Familiar words and phrases Simple sentences Level 1: Starting to Read Simple stories Increased vocabulary Longer sentences Level 2: Reading Independently More complex stories Varied sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters Level 3: Reading Proficiently Rich vocabulary More challenging stories Longer chapters

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Henry and Mudge go to their Great-Grandpa Bill’s house and get introduced to a whole collection of other fun great-grandpas, a fun day on the porch turns into an exciting adventure when the whole gang heads over to the secret pond for a day of swimm

Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover

When Henry gets a call from his friend, Patrick, inviting him to a sleepover party, Henry and Mudge know that fun galore is in store. From monster movies to flashlight surprises to tubs full of popcorn, this party is sure to be the best of the year! And when Patrick’s dad leads all the boys and all their dogs up to the attic, Mudge turns out to be the biggest party animal of them all. But the real question is, will this crew EVER get to sleep?

The Case of the Climbing Cat

Deep in the heart of the city…

Miss Nancy saw somebody run off with her binoculars…
Where did the thief go? And will she get her binoculars back?

This sounds like a case for the High-Rise Private Eyes–Case 002, to be exact, The Case of the Climbing Cat

Because no mystery is too mysterious, no puzzle to puzzling, no crime too criminal, no trouble too troubling for ace detectives and very best friends Bunny Brown and Jack Jones.

The Case of the Missing Monkey

Deep in the heart of the city…
Mac’s favorite glass monkey is missing. Who would take a glass monkey? And why?This sounds like a case for the High Rise Private Eyes Case 001, to be exact, The Case of the Missing MonkeyBecause no mystery is too mysterious, no puzzle to puzzling, no crime too criminal, no trouble too troubling for ace detectives and very best friends Bunny Brown and Jack Jones.

The Case of the Troublesome Turtle

An Air of MysteryMr. 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 Case of the Puzzling Possum

Deep in the heart of a big city…
Somebody keeps borrowing and returning and borrowing and returning the trombone from the window of Mr. Riley’s music store. Who could it be?This sounds like a case for the High Rise Private EyesCase 003, to be exact, The Case of the Puzzling Possum Because no mystery is too mysterious, no puzzle too puzzling, no crime too criminal, no trouble too troubling for ace detectives and very best friends Bunny Brown and Jack Jones.

The Case of the Sleepy Sloth

Deep in the heart of a big city…
. Ram n’s lawn chair has disappeared. It’s only a cheap plastic chair, but it’s Ram n’s favorite chair, and he wants it back. Who or what would take a lawn chair? When and how did it disappear?This sounds like a case for the High Rise Private Eyes Case 005, to be exact, The Case of the Sleepy Sloth. Because no mystery is too mysterious, no puzzle too puzzling, no crime too criminal, no trouble too troubling for ace detectives and very best friends Bunny Brown and Jack Jones.

The Case of the Fidgety Fox

Deep in the heart of a big city…

Melvin’s lucky fluffy dice are missing. Without them, he can’t drive his bus. How will his passengers get around town? Who need so much extra luck?

This sounds like a case for the High Rise Private Eyes Case 006, to be exact, The Case of the Fidgety Fox.

Because no mystery is too mysterious, no puzzle too puzzling, no crime too criminal, no trouble too troubling for ace detectives and very best friends Bunny Brown and Jack Jones.

The Case of the Baffled Bear

Why is Bernard the Bear baffled? Well, for one thing, he has lost his whistle and he can’t figure out where it is. For another thing, he has just met Jack Jones one of the High Rise Private Eyes and a very fine detective in his own right and Jack won’t stop talking about…
pretzels! Luckily for the baffled bear and for kids who are ready to read on their own, Jack takes the mystery and the bear back to the high rise to meet Bunny Brown. Bunny is the brains of the operation, and she quickly determines that it’s high time for the High Rise Private Eyes to open case file 7: The Case of the Baffled Bear.

The Case of the Desperate Duck

Deep in the heart of a big city…

All of Mabel’s sugar cubes have disappeared. And when you run Mabel’s fancy Tea Room, missing sugar is a disaster! Who would pocket sugar cubes? And why? Someone with a sweet tooth? Or is there another reason?

This sounds like a case for the High Rise Private Eyes Case 008, to be exact,

Because no mystery
is too mysterious,
no puzzle
too puzzling,
no crime
too criminal,
no trouble
too troubling
for ace detectives
and very best friends
Bunny Brown and
Jack Jones.

The Storm

Life with just the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora or Seabold. They’ve lived most of their lives with the sea, and they’re quite used to being alone. Or they were. But one extraordinary day, the same sea that brought Pandora and Seabold together gave them the ingredients for an adventure that neither of them had considered before an adventure called ‘family.’ Written by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant in her exceptionally soothing prose, and featuring the tender yet striking illustrations of Preston McDaniels, The Lighthouse Family: The Storm is a thoughtful and reassuring reminder of what it means to be part of a family, one destined to become part of your family for years to come.

The Whale

Pandora, Seabold, Whistler, Lila, and Tiny have all been enjoying the love and comfort that being a family brings. It is a comfort they are unexpectedly reminded of when Whistler and Lila hear the cries of a lonely baby beluga whale named Sebastian. When they learn that he has lost his mama, the Lighthouse Family, with the help of a cranky but noble old cormorant named Huck, does all it can to reunite mother and child. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Preston McDaniels invite readers to brave the elements once again, with a story that reminds us all about the strength and courage of family and friends.

The Eagle

A mysterious forest stands near the lighthouse where Lila and her brother Whistler live. When these mouse children become curious about the forest and ask permission to go exploring, they discover enchantment, adventure and, best of all, a new friend. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Preston McDaniels bring us the beauty of both the forest and the sea in this new story about a wonderful family: The Lighthouse Family.

The Turtle

A thick fog has found its way up north to the lighthouse family, surrounding the cliffs and the 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, a distant voice emerges from the rocks below. Using only a rope and their hearts as a guide, the lighthouse crew makes their way down the side of the cliff and find much more than the strongest light could have shown. Through the tales of a surprising new friend, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Preston McDaniels bring readers the excitement of exploration and the enjoyment of helping those in need.

The Octopus

Low tide around the lighthouse means it’s time to go exploring. With a packed breakfast and a passion for discovery, the lighthouse children venture out through recently uncovered parts of the ocean and encounter an octopus named Cleo who can change color as quickly as his mood. Cleo has spent his life living in the nooks and crannies of an abandoned ship at the bottom of the ocean. However, during this special day when the tide is low, Cleo is ready to do some exploring on his own and the lighthouse family is there as his guide. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Preston McDaniels bring the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast into the imagination and hearts of readers.

Little Whistle’s Dinner Party

When Little Whistle wakes up one evening feeling hungry, he decides to ask friends in Toytown to a special dinner. There’s so much to do: choose the perfect dishes, set the table, and prepare many delicious treats. Finally, everything is almost ready, but Little Whistle still needs to pick out the dessert. Will he be back in time for his party? Once again, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and artist Tim Bowers will charm readers with this endearing guinea pig’s adventures in Toytown because at night when the shades are drawn and Little Whistle is awake, magical things always happen…
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Little Whistle

Toytown looks like any other neighborhood toy store, with stuffed animals, wooden sailors, favorite games, and beautiful dolls on all the shelves. But it’s also the place an adorable guinea pig named Little Whistle calls home. And at night in Toytown, when the shades are drawn and Little Whistle is awake, magical things happen…
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The first of Little Whistle‘s delightful nighttime adventures, this sure-to-be-classic from beloved author Cynthia Rylant will make Toytown a place every young reader will want to visit.

Little Whistle’s Medicine

Little Whistle loves listening to his friend Soldier read stories to everyone in Toytown. But one night, Soldier doesn’t feel well enough to read anything at all. Can Little Whistle find a way to help Soldier get better and save story time?
In this third Little Whistle adventure, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and artist Tim Bowers are certain to captivate young readers once again…
because at night, when Little Whistle is awake, magical things always happen.

Little Whistle’s Christmas

It’s Christmastime in Toytown. Lights are twinkling, bells are jingling, and children can’t wait for Santa and his sleigh to arrive. Presents are wonderful, of course, but Little Whistle and his friends need something else for Christmas. Will Santa answer their letter and make their wishes come true?
In Little Whistle’s first holiday adventure, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and artist Tim Bowers once again bring the cozy world of Toytown to life and capture the magical spirit of Christmas.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

‘The gentle, affecting first volume introduces elderly Mr. Putter, who decides that a cat will keep him from feeling lonely. Rylant’s texts reflect admirable concern for brevity and meticulous consideration of every word. They are in perfect sync with Howard s expressive sketches, which slip abundant visual jokes into sunny, transparent watercolors and gouaches, and fluid pencil and pastel scribbles.’ Publishers Weekly

Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog

A winsome and warm hearted series of early readers which follow the adventures of Mr Putter and his best friend, a tabby cat. FLY THE PLANE: ever since he was a little boy Mr Putter has longed for an electrically operated plane. When he finally decides to buy himself one, Tabby isn’t impressed. WALKS THE DOG: when his neighbour has a fall, Mr Putter offers to walk her dog. He doesn’t realise what an exhausting performance that is going to be.

Mr. PutterTabby Bake the Cake

Mr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. Howard’s relaxed, mixed media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves. Booklist

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears

It is fall and juicy things are growing in Mr. Putter’s backyard apples, tomatoes, and pears. Mr. Putter dreams of all the juicy things he loves to eat, but most of all, he dreams of pear jelly. There s only one problem cranky legs keep him from climbing up to pick the pears. His ingenious solution will have young readers cheering him on.

Mr. PutterTabby Row the Boat

It is HOT. Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are sweating. Their neighbors Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, are sweating, too. Looks like the perfect day for a trip to the big pond!

Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane

A winsome and warm hearted series of early readers which follow the adventures of Mr Putter and his best friend, a tabby cat. FLY THE PLANE: ever since he was a little boy Mr Putter has longed for an electrically operated plane. When he finally decides to buy himself one, Tabby isn’t impressed. WALKS THE DOG: when his neighbour has a fall, Mr Putter offers to walk her dog. He doesn’t realise what an exhausting performance that is going to be.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are going for a train ride with their neighbors, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. They’ve planned the perfect afternoon trip. But when they get to the station, they’re in for a big surprise: No pets are allowed on the train! It looks like the trip is off, until Mr. Putter comes up with a clever idea…
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like sharing music with their neighbors Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. But when Mrs. Teaberry decides they should join a band, Mr. Putter isn t so sure. He doesn t even play an instrument in fact, neither does Mrs. Teaberry. But they aren t going to let that stop them!

Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch

Mr. Putter wants to paint his porch. He has a bucket of pink paint, a big brush, and some rags. And he has Tabby to keep him company. Everything is perfect, until a squirrel scampers onto the porch and catches Tabby’s eye…
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Mr. PutterTabby Feed the Fish

Mr. Putter and Tabby love going to the fish store. Mr. Putter loves it because he has always liked fish. Tabby loves it because fish make her whiskers tingle and her tail twitch. So one day Mr. Putter and Tabby decide to bring three fish home. And that’s when they discover that Tabby has a fish problem…
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold

Mr. Putter is feeling a bit Achoo! under the weather. And as everyone knows, it’s no fun to be old with a cold. Luckily, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know just what to do to help Mr. Putter feel better.
Snuggle up with these beloved characters as they enjoy the comfort of friendship and a good book in this cozy addition to the Mr. Putter & Tabby series.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup

Mr. Putter and Tabby love homemade soup. But when at last they have all the right ingredients to make some, they find that their treasured stove, Bessie, is on the blink. Luckily, their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, is happy to share hers. But watch out her good dog, Zeke, would much rather run than cook…
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book

Mr. Putter has decided to write a book a mystery novel, to be exact. But being a writer is way more challenging than it looks. There’s all that empty white paper to fill, all those tasty snacks to prepare and eat, and then there are the naps…
. This delightful new addition to the Mr. Putter and Tabby series is a tribute to good stories, delicious snacks, and wonderful next door neighbors. And with its hilarious send up of the challenges of the writing process, it’s sure to become a favorite with aspiring authors of all ages.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish

One lovely morning as Mr. Putter and his happy cat Tabby eat apple jam and raisin crumpets, Mr. Putter remembers something very important. ‘Good heavens, Tabby! It’s my birthday!’ he says. Mr. Putter thinks about the many neat birthday presents he got when he was a boy. But now he thinks he’s too old for exciting birthday parties. So he calls his friend Mrs. Teaberry and her nice dog Zeke, and invites them to tea. Mr. Putter waits and waits for Mrs. Teaberry, who keeps calling with excuses for why she is late. Soon it will be tomorrow and someone else’s birthday. Will Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke every visit in time? Newbery Medalist winner Cynthia Rylant shows children that patience brings great rewards and friendship can have its marvelous surprises.

Mr. PutterTabby Spin the Yarn

When Mrs. Teaberry announces that she’s starting a knitting club, Mr. Putter is happy to help out. But disaster strikes when Tabby and Zeke want to pitch in, too. Gertrude’s vegetable hat goes flying, Mrs. Fitzwater’s sweater completely unravels, and the whole afternoon ends up in quite a tangle. With its action packed story and hilarious illustrations, this fifteenth yarn in the beloved Mr. Putter & Tabby series promises to have everyone in stitches.

Mr. PutterTabby See the Stars

After Mr. Putter eats exactly twenty one of Mrs. Teaberry’s delicious pineapple jelly rolls, he ends up with a grumbling tummy and a bad case of insomnia! A midnight stargazing stroll with Tabby seems to be just the cure. But could it be that Mr. Putter and Tabby aren’t the only ones still wide awake? Take a wondrous nighttime stroll with good friends in this sixteenth fun adventure in the Mr. Putter & Tabby series. 20070901

Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race

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…
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Mr. PutterTabby Spill the Beans

Mr. Putter can t imagine why anyone would need to know one hundred ways to cook beans. His neighbor Mrs. Teaberry can, and she says a cooking class will be something new and fun for them to do. Mr. Putter isn t so sure he d much rather think about an ice cream soda than all those beans. But Mrs. Teaberry has a way of talking him into things. It turns out that learning one hundred ways to cook beans might be more exciting than Mr. Putter ever expected. With his cat, Tabby, and Mrs. Teaberry’s dog, Zeke, at the class with them, everything takes a chaotic turn when Zeke bites into something surprising and beans go flying!

Mr. PutterTabby Clear the Decks

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are itchy. Not because of fleas, but because it is hot, they’re bored, and they’re out of orangesicles. So when their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, suggests a sightseeing cruise, they’re excited about an adventure. The boat makes them feel free! Plus they get orangesicles! But when it’s time to go home, there’s a little problem with Mrs. Teaberry’s good dog, Zeke. The nineteenth Mr. Putter & Tabby book has all the sly, sweet humor that has made the series a huge success. Cynthia Rylant’s perfect ear for rhythm and Arthur Howard’s comical illustrations continue to bring to life the quartet of characters readers know and love.

Mr. PutterTabby Ring the Bell

It’s back to school for Mr. Putter & Tabby! Dong! Dong! Dong! The school bell is ringing. The crispy fall wind is blowing. Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school even for just one day. Then he has an idea: How about a visit during show and tell with Mrs. Teaberry, Tabby, and Zeke? The teacher agrees, but there s one problem. She and the students expect pet tricks. Will Tabby and Zeke be able to deliver? Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell marks the twentieth book in this beloved series a perennial hit since 1994.

Poppleton

Poppleton befriends his neighbor Cherry Sue, goes to the library, and helps a cranky friend take a pill by hiding it in a piece of cake, in the first of ten picture books designed for the youngest readers.

Poppleton And Friends

A sequel to the popular children’s book introduces the beloved pig’s extraordinary friends and explains how Poppleton learns how to live to be one hundred years old. By the author of the Henry and Mudge series.’

Poppleton Everyday

In this easy to read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures, whimsical ideas, and engaging community of friends! In three funny stories, Poppleton tries stargazing, goes in search of a new bed, and finds sailing anything but relaxing!

These hilarious stories feature simple language, everyday experiences, and beautiful illustrations perfect for beginning readers!

Praise for Poppleton Everyday:

‘ This sincere and affable pig will make beginning readers giggle with three new adventures. The light touches of humor are enhanced by the engaging art filled with expression and charm. It’s more colorful and interesting than the illustrations found in many easy readers.’

School Library Journal

Praise for the POPPLETON series:

‘The text is just right for beginning readers and the lively illustrations offer plenty of visual clues and a touch of the absurd humor that appeals to this set.’ School Library Journal

‘Roundly appealing.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review

‘A perfect choice for beginning readers.’ Booklist

Poppleton Forever

In three charming new stories, Poppleton the pig gets help from his friends when his new tree begins to wilt; when he catches a cold; and later, when he decides to wallpaper his house. Learning is great for Poppleton, but it’s much better when it’s done with friends. Full color.

Poppleton In Spring

In this easy to read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures, whimsical ideas, and engaging community of friends! In three wonderful springtime stories, Poppleton tries his hand at spring cleaning, riding a bike, and staying up all night in his new tent.

These hilarious stories feature simple language, everyday experiences, and beautiful illustrations perfect for beginning readers!

Praise for Poppleton In Spring:

‘The text is just right for beginning readers and the lively illustrations offer plenty of visual clues and a touch of the absurd humor that appeals to this set. An irresistible addition.’ School Library Journal

Praise for the POPPLETON series:

‘A wonderful, easy to read chapter book that will leave children laughing out loud.’ SLJ

‘Roundly appealing.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review

‘A perfect choice for beginning readers.’ Booklist

Poppleton In Fall

Poppleton the pig enjoys the company of geese flying south, buys a new winter coat with the help of his friend Cherry Sue, and tries to order pancakes at the Lion’s Club breakfast.

Poppleton In Winter

In this easy to read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures and whimsical ideas! Poppleton grows an icicle garden and ends up with an icicle fence instead. He sculpts a bust of Cherry Sue without explaining his constant visits just to look at her face. And he wonders why he can’t find a friend to go on a sleigh ride with. No one can go, because they’re all preparing Poppleton’s birthday party!

These hilarious stories feature simple language, everyday experiences, and beautiful illustrations perfect for beginning readers!

Praise for the POPPLETON series:

‘A wonderful, easy to read chapter book that will leave children laughing out loud.’ School Library Journal

‘Roundly appealing.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review

‘A perfect choice for beginning readers.’ Booklist

Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath

Meet Mudge!

Mudge is Henry’s puppy.

Mudge is cute.

Mudge is cuddly,

and Mudge loves

to roll in the mud.

But Mudge

does not love baths.

So how will Henry ever

get his puppy clean?

Puppy Mudge Has a Snack

Welcome Mudge! Welcome Mudge! Mudge is Henry’s puppy. Mudge is cute. Mudge is snuggly. Mudge also has a BIG appetite! With a hungry pup on his hands, will Henry get ANYTHING to eat?

Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend

Playtime, Mudge! No one loves to play more than Henry’s puppy, Mudge. And when Fluffy the cat joins Mudge for a play date, the games are just beginning. From running to hiding to climbing galore, these two just might prove that cats and dogs really can be friends!

Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket

Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket. He takes it with him everywhere. Now he can’t find it. Oh, no! How is he going to go to sleep without it?

Puppy Mudge Wants to Play

Fun for Mudge

Just when Henry thinks it’s safe to snuggle up with a good book, Mudge has other ideas for the afternoon. From tugging to running to jumping all around, Mudge won’t stop until Henry agrees to join the fun!

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.’

A Fine White Dust

How much do you have to give up to find yourself? When Pete first sets eyes on the Man, he’s convinced he’s an ax murderer. But at the revival meeting, Pete discovers that the Man is actually a savior of souls, and Pete has been waiting all his life to be saved. It’s not something Pete’s parents can understand. Certainly his best friend, Rufus, an avowed atheist, doesn’t understand. But Pete knows he can’t imagine life without the Man. So when the Man invites Pete to join him on his mission, how can Pete say no even if it means leaving behind everything he’s ever loved?

Missing May

Since summer was six years old she lived with dear Aunt May and Uncle Ob. Now, six years later, Aunt May has died. Summer, who misses May with all her might, is afraid something will happen to Ob. Most days Ob seems like he doesn’t want to go on. But then Ob feels May’s spirit around him and he wants to contact her. Cletus Underwood, a strange boy from school, reads about someone who could help him do that. Summer wants to hear from May too. Ob and Summer don’t know what to expect when they set off on their search for some sign from May. They only know they need something to ease their sorrow and give them strength to go on living always knowing they will never stop Missing May. From the Trade Paperback edition.

I Had Seen Castles

John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he wants to fight for his country. But then he falls head over heels for Ginny Burton, who is against all war, and his beliefs are suddenly questioned. Rather than be judged a traitor or a coward, though, John enlists a decision that changes his life forever. Includes a reader’s guide and an inverview with the author.

Gooseberry Park

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. A tender tale delivered by a sure hand. Kirkus Reviews Readers will relish every moment of this impeccably paced fantasy and its winning depictions of the unique perspectives and quandaries of four unlikely companions. Publishers Weekly

The Islander

The year he is ten, Daniel Jennings meets a mermaid. With a single word, she opens the world for him, though he must puzzle out her meaning over another ten years on the wind scoured coast of Coquille, the Pacific Northwest island upon which Daniel lives with his grandfather. They are a quiet pair, islands themselves. Daniel, for instance, never tells his grandfather about the key that a sea otter brings to him after the mermaid slips away. The boy wears the key on a string around his neck and soon learns its miraculous powers for saving life. His grandfather never tells him of a girl whose name Daniel knows but does not recognize until after the old man can tell him nothing. Daniel’s is a story of marvelous happenings, told in the rapt and measured voice of a young man for the first time finding peace after tumult, pattern beneath life’s apparent imbalance.

The Heavenly Village

Time, in Heaven, is nothing like it is on earth. A millennium can pass in the blink of an eye. But not all people who go to Heaven are ready to give up their earthly understanding of time, or their routines, or the dear ones they have left behind. It is for them that God has created The Heavenly Village, where they can keep half a heart in heaven and the other half on earth until they are ready to move on. Cynthia Rylant describes a cozy, quiet village and the stories of seven people passing through, painting a comforting picture of the journey into afterlife.

Old Town in the Green Groves

Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote nine Little House books about her childhood growing upon the western frontier. But there were two years she didn’t write about, two missing years that take place between On the Banks of Plum Creek and By the Shores of Silver Lake. Now, Newbery Award winning author Cynthia Rylant has imagined what those lost Little House years were like, based on Laura’s unpublished memoirs. The result is the first Little House novel about Laura as a young girl in almost 60 years, and a wonderful addition to the classic series. When the grasshopper plague returns to Plum Creek, Pa knows all the crops will be destroyed again. He decides to take the family east to Burr Oak, Iowa, where he has found work running a hotel. But Laura tongs to return to the tall grass prairie and the unsettled west, to a place where Pa can play his fiddle in the open air and where she can feel free again. Old Town in the Green Groves continues the story about Laura Ingalls a story whose wonder and adventure have delighted millions of readers.

Ludie’s Life

Cynthia Rylant returns to her home state of West Virginia with this powerful and evocative collection of poems. In a heartbreaking narrative that flows like a novel, we follow Ludie from childhood to falling in love and getting married, through the birth of her own children, and on into old age. This is the story of one woman’s experiences in a hard scrabble coal mining town, a story that brims with universal themes about life, love, and family and all of the joy, laughter, heartache, and loss that accompany them. Would she tell you that six childrenwere too many,that some disappointed,that others surprised,but that, all in all,sixwere too manyand onewould have been just fine. Would she tell you that she marriedthat boy at fifteennot only because he was tall and kindbut also becauseshe needed a way out. from LUDIE S LIFE

The Van Gogh Cafe

At The Van Gogh Cafe, anything can happen. Clara’s dad owns the cafe, and she’s seen it all from food that cooks by itself to poems that foretell the future. This award winning collection of vignettes by Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant is a treat to be relished. So bring your appetite for the unexpected, because at The Van Gogh Cafe, your order of tea and toast comes with a side of magic!

God Went to Beauty School

He got into nails, of course,
because He’d always loved
hands —
hands were some of the best things
He’d ever done.

In God Went to Beauty School Cynthia Rylant imagines a God whose curiosities about the world He created inspire Him to go out and experience human things. But what would God do if He could live in a human world? Would He write a fan letter? Get a dog? Make spaghetti?

God Went to Beauty School celebrates the simple things in life while taking a long, hard look at what it means to be human. Rylant’s soft, reflective, and often humorous verse glimpses everyday life through wide and wondering eyes and blends the familiar with the profoundly spiritual.

Boris

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 medalist 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.

Walt Disney’s – Cinderella

This is a story about darkness and light, about sorrow and joy, about something lost and something found. This is a story about Love.

Cinderella’s story has been told over and over, but never has it been touched by the kind of magic found in this book. Mary Blair painted the original pictures for Walt Disney’s incomparable animated film, and here her elegant art is gathered together as a picture book for the first time. Cynthia Rylant’s stories about hardscrabble lives have won not only awards and honors, but hearts. Who better to take a young girl from the darkness of her garret room to the light and brilliance of a ballroom?

Together these two great artists have created something quite astonishing: a Cinderella that is breathtaking, heartrending, and joyous, both for those who are coming to the tale for the very first time, and for those who think they know it well.

Hansel and Gretel

Once upon a time,deep in the dark, green forest there was an exquisite house made of cake and sugar a house made to lure lost, hungry children. But the witch whose delicious houselured Hansel and his sister, Gretel had forgotten two things about lost children: they can be very cleverand very brave.

When I Was Young in the Mountains

For twenty years, Cynthia Rylant’s story of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains has been an enduring favorite. Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, tender illustrations by Diane Goode. The book was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal. To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, When I Was Young in the Mountains is being released with a commemorative copper colored band. Illustrated by Diane Goode

This Year’s Garden

‘The annual gardening cycle is celebrated in a lovingly illustrated, full color panorama of fertile scenes…
Even city bred readers will come away with a sense of what it’s all about.’ Booklist.

The Relatives Came

The relatives’ station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd. Lucky! Because a big crowd in all shapes and sizes piled into that old wagon at four o’clock one summer morning and piled out of it the next day at their relatives’ place on the north side of the mountains. All in good moods. The visitors settled in everywhere throughout the house, laughing and making music and hugging everyone from the kitchen to the front room. And they stayed for weeks. Cynthia Rylant’s words and Stephen Gammell’s pictures take warm delight in the time The Relatives Came when two sides of a family made one roomy middle.

Night in the Country

There is no night so dark, so black as Night in the Country. And while the people dream of daytime things, the nighttime world awakens. Owls swoop, a rabbit patters, and in the yard an apple falls pump! from the tree. Listen. Go to the window. Across the field a light glows. Who else is up so late? Who else watches and hears the sights and sounds of Night in the Country the many stirrings of silence, the many colors of the dark? Lyrical text and velvety pictures present a very different kind of nighttime: a mysterious, moving night that will lull small children to sleep.

Silver Packages

In Appalachia each Christmas, a boy named Frankie waits beside the tracks for the Christmas Train, which will bring presents to the children who live in coal towns and hollows. Year after year, Frankie hopes that one particular gift a very special gift will be tossed to him from that train. It is this enduring hope that will guide him to the true meaning of the season. Full color.

Birthday Presents

There is no night so dark, so black as night in the country. And while the people dream of daytime things, the nighttime world awakens. Owls swoop, a rabbit patters, and in the yard an apple falls pump! from the tree. Listen. Go to the window. Across the field a light glows. Who else is up so late? Who else watches and hears the sights and sounds of night in the country the many stirrings of silence, the many colors of the dark? Lyrical text and velvety pictures present a very different kind of nighttime: a mysterious, moving night that will lull small children to sleep.

All I See

‘A dreamy piece about a young boy’s awakening to artistic vision through his friendship with a lakeside painter…
. The developing relationship parallels Charlie’s inner process of getting to know the private, creative part of himself…
. This is romantic, but not sentimental. It is eloquently done, and the whole words and pictures speaks and lingers.’ School Library Journal, starred review. Full color.

Soda Jerk

From morning ’til night, from opening ’til closing, a teenage boy works at Maywell’s Drugstore, making sundaes and shakes, watching and listening. These 28 poems describe what he sees and hears in a place where the ‘tips are okay, but the secrets are better.’

Appalachia

Lyrical prose and warm watercolor illustrations bring a ‘certain part of the country called Appalachia‘ alive for young readers. Two award winning artists, forever touched by their experiences growing up in this unique landscape, have teamed to create a quietly powerful and beautifully crafted portrait of life in a timeless place.

An Angel For Solomon Singer

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe, where dreams come true.

Best Wishes

Children’s author Cynthia Rylant describes her life and writing process and how they are interwoven.

The Dreamer

The luminous, instantly recognizable paintings of Barry Moser illustrate a work that follows a painter as he dreams of earth, trees, sky, and animals and then awakens to create them.

dog heaven

In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant’s classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, dog heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man’s best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, dog heaven is enhanced by Rylant’s bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.

The Old Woman Who Named Things

How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at her front gate, the old woman won t name it, because it might not outlive her. Tender watercolors capture the charm of this heartwarming story of an old woman who doesn t know she’s lonely until she meets a plucky puppy who needs a name and someone to love. Rylant and Brown together create with affection and lovingly humorous touches a glimpse of old age lived with relish. Booklist

The Whales

Applies lyrical text and lavish, bold illustrations to an uplifting introduction to whales, profiling the different varieties from the Blue and Humpback through the Fin and Bowhead, and considering the whale’s spiritual relationship with humans.

The Blue Hill Meadows

Willie Meadow lives with his mother, father, and brother in Blue Hill, Virginia. It’s peaceful there a perfect place for growing up. For the Meadow family, each season of the year holds something special, like puppies born to their beloved dog one summer, a fishing trip on a crisp October day, or the thrill of a rare winter blizzard.

Tulip Sees America

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and award winning illustrator Lisa Desimini celebrate the beauty of America. This vibrant, inspiring picture book captures a fun filled drive across the country. A young man and his dog, Tulip, marvel at the farms in Iowa, the skies in Nebraska, the wind in Wyoming, and many more exquisite visions of America the beautiful. Full color.

Bless Us All

BLESS THE ONES SO DEAR TO US, KEEP THEM SAFE AND NEAR TO US. In Bless Us All, Cynthia Rylant offers every child twelve months of blessings. Blessings for pets and grandpas, bread and buttercups. Blessings for trees, blessings for snow. Blessings for all the world.

Bear Day

Bear carefully prepares for his day by brushing his teeth, getting dressed, and having breakfast. He grabs his hat and backpack, then heads out for a relaxing walk. Would you like to come along? With its gentle rhyme and tender illustrations, Bear Day will captivate little ones as they recognize their own routines in Bear’s activities.

Scarecrow

The world becomes an extraordinary place when viewed through the eyes of a Scarecrow. They perch high above gardens and fields, with borrowed coats and button eyes and pie pan hands that glint in the sun. What else is there to know about Scarecrows? Perhaps more than we realize…
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Bunny Bungalow

The bunnies have found the perfect bunny home, just right for busy days, snug nights, and lots of bunny fun. And best of all, there’s always time and room for warm bunny hugs. Cynthia Rylant has a gift for capturing the special moments in family life that inspire us to cuddle up with our loved ones nd her bunny story is no exception. With Nancy Hayashi s tender and whimsical illustrations, Bunny Bungalow is a stop along the bunny trail that no one will want to miss.

The Cookie Store Cat

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant tells the heartwarming story of an orphaned kitten who is taken in by three cookie store bakers. ‘A lovely idyll, definitely fattening.’ BooklistWith simple precision, Cynthia Rylant tells the sweet tale of a forgotten kitty without a home who is found and adopted by the kind bakers of a charming town. The book includes many easy to follow recipes for the cookies mentioned inside.

The Wonderful Happens

the world is filled with so many wonderful things birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees, spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows, fresh baked bread and new fallen snow. and then there’s the most wonderful thing of all you!

Give Me Grace

The perfect way to begin or end a child’s busy day, these prayers for kindness, for love, for gratitude, and for guidance offer a new special thanks for each day of the week.

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.

The Great Gracie Chase

Gracie has been a good dog every single day of her life. That is, until some noisy painters arrive. When she barks at them for causing a racket, she is put outside. So she decides to go for a walk. The painters, the neighbors, and the garbage man all run after her. She can t figure out why…
so she keeps running. Soon, the whole town joins in. Stop that dog! It’s The Great Gracie Chase!

The Great Gracie Chase – Stop That Dog!

Gracie has been a good dog every single day of her life. That is, until some noisy painters arrive. When she barks at them for causing a racket, she is put outside. So she decides to go for a walk. The painters, the neighbors, and the garbage man all run after her. She can t figure out why…
so she keeps running. Soon, the whole town joins in. Stop that dog! It’s the great Gracie chase!

Christmas In The Country

On the 20th anniversary of their first collaboration, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and Caldecott Honor artist Diane Goode reunite for a story about the joy and warmth of Christmastime. Cynthia Rylant returns to her Appalachian roots in this story of a young girl who lives with her grandparents in the country. As in her very first book, WHEN I WAS YOUNG IN THE MOUNTAINS for which illustrator Diane Goode received a Caldecott Honor, Rylant evokes the warmth of the joyful Christmas season and celebrates the greatest gift of all the love of family. Diane Goode’s cheerful watercolors capture the festivities of the season, from Christmas trees loaded with homemade ornaments to the snow covered countryside. A warm, evocative portrait of a loving family and a favorite season.

Let’s Go Home

What’s the best room in the house? Is it the kitchen with its wonderful aromas and goodies? Or is it the front porch, where guests flock to visit on summer nights? Maybe it’s the cozy bedroom, when you are snuggling deep under the covers on winter mornings. With gracious text and enchanting images, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Wendy Anderson Halperin invite readers home to remind us why there’s no place like it!

The Ticky-Tacky Doll

The ticky tacky doll has been one little girl’s best friend ever since Grandmama sewed it for her. They do everything together eat, sleep, play, even dream. Then school starts, and for the first time the little girl has to leave her beloved companion behind at home. Without the ticky tacky doll by her side, she grows more sad eyed and lonely each day. Luckily, Grandmama knows just what to do…
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Moonlight

Softly padding through the darkness, Moonlight explores the world on her favorite night, Halloween. The town and countryside glow with shining stars. The wide yellow moon lights pumpkins, racoons, and children out having fun…
. Told in eloquently simple, lyrical words, with dazzling, luminous paintings, Moonlight evokes not just the excitement of Halloween, but something more the reassuring warmth and friendliness that is a special part of this special night.

Long Night Moon

Have you ever stopped to consider what might be revealed in one spot over one year by twelve unique and exquisite full moons?

If You’ll Be My Valentine

If You’ll Be My Valentine

Cynthia Rylant and Fumi Kosaka

If You’ll Be My Valentine sweetly celebrates the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.

Charming prose and captivatingly sweet art create an adorable tableau of loving wishes from one little boy to all the members of his family.

The Stars Will Still Shine

Comforting affirmations of the goodness life offers. Written in response to troubled times by one of the most celebrated children’s book authors of all time, this comforting book is one that children and parents will want to return to when outside conflicts seem overwhelming. Rejoicing in the goodness of daily life with unforced spirituality, Cynthia Rylant’s gentle verse becomes more powerful with each reading. Matching the pure reverence of the voice, Tiphanie Beeke’s luminous watercolors bring a peaceful and uplifted feeling. Like a prayer, this is soothing at bedtime and is a meaningful gift for anyone facing a crisis or starting anew.

The Journey

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant joins naturalist painter Lambert Davis to create a vibrant picture book that follow the migratory journeys of some magnificent creatures: locusts, gray whales, American silver eels, monarch butterflies, caribou, and terns. Rylant’s lively, poetic prose and Davis’ exquisite, dramatic paintings offer an awe inspiring look at the animal world and the outstanding tests of endurance and strength that the animals have undergone for centuries, and which continue to cycle on and inspire us today.

Alligator Boy

A boy is just plain tired of being a boy. So, he becomes an alligator and it suits him just fine! His worried mother is comforted by the vet, who reassures her that all will be well, as long as the young Alligator Boy continues to attend school, of course. Whether scaring the class bully with his commanding grin or singing from his impressive snout in the choir, this brand new lizard is ready to live his life with great green gusto. With Cynthia Rylant’s buoyant rhyming text and Diane Goode’s irresistible illustrations, this inspired celebration of the power of a child’s imagination is full of whimsical details and reptilian glee.

Puppies and Piggies

Join a sneaky puppy for a joyous barnyard jaunt, and meet the many adorable babies spring has brought to a farm. There are ponies and puppies, piggies and duckies. And whether it’s munching or snoozing, hiding or playing, they’re all busy doing the things they love best.

Baby Face

Baby lovely, Baby sweet, Baby so divine. I love your pretty Baby Face. Tell me you are mine. From the early morning of a new day to afternoon nap time to the evening bath and bedtime, a baby’s life is sometimes quiet, sometimes busy, and always filled with baby love. Newbery Medal recipient Cynthia Rylant and beloved artist Diane goode joyfully celebrate all of the treasured moments in a baby’s life in six read aloud verses for babies and toddlers to share especially with those they love.

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 picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to one hundred. F&P level: NF&P genre: RF

Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Once there was an evil queen who cared about only one thing that she was fairest of all. When she learns that Snow White’s beauty is greater, she sets out to destroy the girl. It is then that Snow White finds herself lost. Then, she finds her way to seven little men who change her life forever. They grow to love her as she does them. When the Queen returns and all seems lost, love saves the day once more. Cynthia Rylant’s unforgettable retelling is the perfect complement to the breathtakingly expressive illustrations that Gustaf Tenggren created to set the tone for Walt Disney’s animated film. Together these two incredible artists have created a Snow White that reminds us of the power of hope, friendship, and love.

The Bird House

Through gentle prose and exquisite paintings, this modern day fairy tale about an orphan girl and a mysterious house adored by birds delivers a touching message about loneliness and the wisdom and power of nature. Full color.

Waiting to Waltz

Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

Every Living Thing

Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

Children Of Christmas

‘These five stellar stories…
can be read aloud or silently, alone or in a group, at Christmas or in July, and by adults or children…
. Ordinary places and…
ordinary people…
suddenly become extraordinary…
. Unforgettable fiction.’ The Horn Book, starred review.

Silver Packages and Other Stories

In Appalachia each Christmas, a boy named Frankie waits beside the tracks for the Christmas Train, which will bring presents to the children who live in coal towns and hollows. Year after year, Frankie hopes that one particular gift a very special gift will be tossed to him from that train. It is this enduring hope that will guide him to the true meaning of the season. Full color.

Something Permanent

The photographs of Walker Evans tell stories of ordinary people living in America in the extraordinary time of the Great Depression. Cynthia Rylant’s poetry about the photographs offers a new voice in the telling, celebrating the beauty of life lived in extreme circumstances.

Thimbleberry Stories

Nigel Chipmunk lives in a cozy little cottage on Thimbleberry Lane. He has wonderful neighbors who are always up for a visit or an adventure, like Little Owl in Haymaker Hollow and Mudpuppy down in Passalong Pond. And there are, of course, new friends to be made in this classically illustrated storybook that brims with old fashioned charm and timeless appeal. An illustrated friendship tale by a Newbery Medalist Gentle, traditional stories that reinforce strong family values Both a read aloud for little ones and a chapter book for emerging readers Junior Library Guild Selection

Good Morning, Sweetie Pie

When the birds begin their singing
and the sun begins its sunning
and the morning glories
open up all blue…

there’s a mama or a papa
or a gramma somewhere saying:
Good Morning, Sweetie Pie,
how are you?’

From waking up and eating breakfast to bath and bedtime, these eight tender and gleeful poems celebrate the precious, everyday moments shared by parent and child. Through the lilting verse of Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrations beautifully crafted by best selling artist Jane Dyer, the energy and exhilaration that sweetens every instance of toddlerhood will be relived again and again.

The Beautiful Stories of Life

When the birds begin their singing
and the sun begins its sunning
and the morning glories
open up all blue…

there’s a mama or a papa
or a gramma somewhere saying:
‘Good morning, Sweetie Pie,
how are you?’

From waking up and eating breakfast to bath and bedtime, these eight tender and gleeful poems celebrate the precious, everyday moments shared by parent and child. Through the lilting verse of Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrations beautifully crafted by best selling artist Jane Dyer, the energy and exhilaration that sweetens every instance of toddlerhood will be relived again and again.

But I’ll Be Back Again

How did a little girl from West Virginia who grew up without books become an award winning writer? In this straightforward, moving autobiography, novelist, poet, and picture book author Cynthia Rylant describes some of the most profound influences on her life. Illustrated with photos from the writer’s personal collection.

Pet Stories

Meet a multiplying family of fish, and a cat whose every good intention goes wrong! Includes five stories and two poems, featuring Marc Brown, Cynthia Rylant, Syd Hoff, Jack Prelutsky, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Henry Cole, Su ie Stevenson, and more.

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