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Books by Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is an American author and librarian. She has written more than 100 children's books including works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Several of her books have won awards including her novel Missing May, which won the 1993 Newbery Medal, and A Fine White Dust, which was a 1987 Newbery Honor book. Two of her books are Caldecott Honor Books.

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Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club

Publication date: February 7, 2012
Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club
Annie and Henry join the summer reading club at the library, and vow to be "Book Bugs" for life.

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack

Publication date: January 3, 2012
Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack
This value pack of six Ready-to-Read books starring Henry and Mudge includes Henry and Mudge, Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move, Henry and Mudge in the Green Time, Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea, Henry and Mudge Puddle Trouble, and Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks

Publication date: September 13, 2011
Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks
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.

A Fine White Dust

Publication date: January 1, 2009
A Fine White Dust
The visit of the traveling Preacher Man to his small North Carolina town gives new impetus to thirteen-year-old Peter's struggle to reconcile his own deeply felt religious belief with the beliefs and non-beliefs of his family and friends.

Henry and Mudge and the big sleepover

Publication date: May 22, 2007
Henry and Mudge and the big sleepover
Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

Publication date: April 25, 2006
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry's parents to visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas, they lead them all on a wonderful adventure.

The Journey

Publication date: February 1, 2006
The Journey
In this culminating work of a lifetime, the remarkable Billy Graham invites you to join him in discovering God's plan for this exciting journey called life. The good news is that we aren't alone, says Graham. Not only did God carve out the path for us, but He wants to join us on the journey -- to help us with challenges along the way, and eventually lead us home.

Let's Go Home

Publication date: September 6, 2005
Let's Go Home
Describes the individual rooms in a house and what they mean to those who use them.

Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House

Publication date: January 1, 2005
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House
Henry is excited when his Uncle Jake builds him a tree house but worries that his dog Mudge will not be able to enjoy it with him.

Long Night Moon

Publication date: November 30, 2004
Long Night Moon
Text and illustrations depict the varied seasonal full moons that change and assume personalities of their own throughout the year.

Missing May

Publication date: June 1, 2004
Missing May
This critically acclaimed winner of the Newbery Medal joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Ever since May, Summer's aunt and good-as-a-mother for the past six years, died in the garden among her pole beans and carrots, life for Summer and her Uncle Ob has been as bleak as winter. Ob doesn't want to create his beautiful whirligigs anymore, and he and Summer have slipped into a sadness that they can't shake off. They need May in whatever form they can have her -- a message, a whisper, a sign that will tell them what to do next. When that sign comes, Summer with discover that she and Ob can keep missing May but still go on with their lives.

The Storm

Publication date: September 1, 2003
The Storm
Pandora the cat becomes a lighthouse keeper and saves the life of Seabold the dog, and together the two of them create a family with three young mice rescued from the sea.

The Old Woman Who Named Things

Publication date: August 1, 2000
The Old Woman Who Named Things
An old woman who has outlived all her friends is reluctant to become too attached to the stray dog that visits her each day.

The Whales

Publication date: April 1, 2000
The Whales
Poetically describes the wonder of whales--what they look like, how they behave, and where they live.

Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers

Publication date: February 1, 1999
Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers
While trying out the spy glasses, spy hat, and other items in their new spy kit, seven-year-old Henry and his dog Mudge make a new friend and form a spy club.

Dog Heaven

Publication date: January 1, 1995
Dog Heaven
God created Dog Heaven, a place where dogs can eat ice cream biscuits, sleep on fluffy clouds, and run through unending fields.

Henry And Mudge under the Yellow Moon

Publication date: January 1, 1992
Henry And Mudge under the Yellow Moon
Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this fourth book of their adventures they share jack-o''-lanterns, ghost stories, and Aunt Sally.

Night in the Country

Publication date: March 1, 1991
Night in the Country
Text and illustrations describe the sights and sounds of nighttime in the country.

The Relatives Came

Publication date: October 1, 1985
The Relatives Came
The relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd.

When I Was Young in the Mountains

Publication date: January 1, 1981
When I Was Young in the Mountains
When I Was Young in the Mountains: Caldecott Honor Book & Reading Rainbow Book (PZ7R982WH1981E815359AACR2) (Paperback) by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Ann Durrell (Editor), Riki Levinson (Editor), Reading Rainbow (Editor), Caldecott Honor (Editor), Diane Goode (Illustrator). Paperback: 36 pages. Publisher: Reading Rainbow Books; 2nd edition (1982). Language: English. ISBN 0781535921. EAN 9780781535922. Special Limited Edition.
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