Cynthia Rylant

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Read about Boris, the big gray cat, who is loved by his owner, in this poem.

2) Henry and Mudge and the best day of all

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A happy birthday story.

3) Henry and Mudge take the big test

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

4) The eagle

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Lighthouse family volume 3

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Two mice that live in a lighthouse along with a dog, a cat, and another mouse, lose their compass while exploring the forest, and learn to use their instincts before being rescued by an eagle.

5) Mr. Putter & Tabby ring the bell

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While enjoying autumn weather and activities, Mr. Putter, realizing how much he misses going to school, takes his cat Tabby, their adventurous neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her cake-loving dog Zeke to "Show and Tell."

6) Mr. Putter & Tabby smell the roses

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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.

7) Mr. Putter & Tabby clear the decks

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To relieve the boredom of a long, hot summer, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby join their fun-loving neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her mischievous dog Zeke on an adventurous sightseeing boat cruise.

8) Mr. Putter & Tabby drop the ball

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Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby take time off from napping to play on the Yankee Doodle Dandies baseball team.

9) A little shopping

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Cobble Street cousins volume 2

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Rosie, Lily, and Tess, three cousins who are living together with their aunt, decide to make a miniature flower shop just like Aunt Lucy's real shop, and give it to her as a gift.

10) Henry and Mudge: the first book

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Henry and Mudge
Ready-to-read. Level 2

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

11) Henry and Mudge in puddle trouble

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For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

12) Puppy Mudge finds a friend

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Puppy Mudge

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Henry's puppy Mudge enjoys playing with Fluffy the cat.

13) Henry and Mudge under the yellow moon

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Henry and Mudge volume 4
Ready-to-read. Level 2 book Reading together

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In the autumn Henry and his big dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some Halloween spooks, and share Thanksgiving dinner.

14) In Aunt Lucy's kitchen

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Cobble Street cousins volume 1

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While staying with their aunt for a year, three nine-year-old cousins keep busy baking and selling cookies, putting on a poetry and singing performance, and trying to encourage a romance between their aunt and one of their former customers.

15) Henry and Mudge in the green time

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It's summertime and Henry and his big dog Mudge share their prime time together in three adventures: a picnic, in a comical bath scene, and in a make-believe game.

16) Henry and Mudge and the starry night

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Every August, Henry, his parents, and his big dog Mudge go camping. This year they are going to Bear Lake. They will cook food over a campfire and sleep in a tent. Henry hopes he sees a deer or a raccoon. But he isn't sure he wants to see a bear. After they set up camp, Henry and Mudge explore the woods and enjoy the lake. Henry and his parents eat hot dogs for dinner while Mudge chews on a big log. That night, as they all look up in the sky, they...

17) Henry and Mudge and the long weekend

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"Rylant's tale reinforces a reassuring message about simple activities and loving families...pleasing sound effects and soothing background music...Beginning readers will surely enjoy..." –Booklist

18) Henry and Mudge get the cold shivers

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"...tells about Henry's sick day from school, Mudge's illness and visit to the vet, and their recuperation...School and public libraries can use this readalong for units on friendship, pets and illnesses." –School Library Journal

19) Henry and Mudge in the sparkle days

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"Henry and Mudge enjoy the delights of winter in these three stories... A female narrator fluently and expressively reads the text at a pace that is easy for beginning readers to follow..." —School Library Journal

20) Henry and Mudge and the forever sea

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