Best Selling Books by Cynthia Rylant

release date: Jan 01, 1995

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

Missing May

release date: Jun 01, 2004

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 Relatives Came

The relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd.

The Old Woman Who Named Things

release date: Aug 01, 2000

Picture books recommended by 'Reading together'

An old woman who has outlived all her friends is reluctant to become too attached to the stray dog that visits her each day.

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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.

Night in the Country

release date: Mar 01, 1991

Text and illustrations describe the sights and sounds of nighttime in the country.

Long Night Moon

release date: Nov 30, 2004

Text and illustrations depict the varied seasonal full moons that change and assume personalities of their own throughout the year.

A Fine White Dust

release date: Jan 01, 2009

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.

The Storm

release date: Sep 01, 2003

Books for Grade 2-5 recommended by 'Reading together'

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.

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks

release date: Sep 13, 2011

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.

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

release date: Apr 25, 2006

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.

Henry and Mudge and the big sleepover

release date: May 22, 2007

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 Tall Tree House

release date: Jan 01, 2005

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.

The Journey

release date: Feb 01, 2006

Join Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Lambert Davis as they follow the majestic migrations of caribou, locusts, gray whales, terns, and more creatures who must travel to survive.

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.

Let's Go Home

release date: Sep 06, 2005

Describes the individual rooms in a house and what they mean to those who use them.

Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers

release date: Feb 01, 1999

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.

Henry And Mudge under the Yellow Moon

release date: Jan 01, 1992

Henry and his dog Mudge have some Halloween fun in this fourth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And when Halloween rolls around, they share jack-o'-lanterns and ghost stories with Aunt Sally.

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack

release date: Jan 03, 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.

The Whales

release date: Mar 31, 2000

Poetically describes the wonder of whales--what they look like, how they behave, and where they live.

Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club

release date: Feb 07, 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.

The High-Rise Private Eyes #3: The Case of the Puzzling Possum

The Beat Goes On

One day, the trombone is missing from Mr. Riley's music store. The next day, it's back. Then it's gone again. Who could be taking it -- and why?

This sounds like a case for the High-Rise Private Eyes -- Bunny Brown and Jack Jones, ace detectives and very best friends!

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.

High-Rise Private Eyes #8: The Case of the Desperate Duck

Mabel's Tea Room is missing a box of fancy sugar cubes! But who would steal sugar? And why? Thank goodness the High-Rise Private Eyes, Jack Jones and Bunny Brown, are on the case!

Snow

by: Cynthia Rylant, Lauren Stringer

Cynthia Rylant's lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer's illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2: Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend; Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps; Henry and Mudge and the Big ... Mudge and the Tall Tree House (Henry & Mudge)

by: Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read, Level 2

Mr. Putter & Tabby Row The Boat (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

by: Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard

On a hot summer day, Mr. Putter, his cat, Tabby, their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her dog, Zeke, go for a picnic and a rowboat ride.

Poppleton Everyday

by: Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague

Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.

Bless Us All: A Child's Yearbook Of Blessings

by: Cynthia Rylant, Cynthia Rylant

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.

An Angel for Solomon Singer

by: Cynthia Rylant, Peter Catalanotto

A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe where dreams come true.

Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (Henry & Mudge)

At Christmastime Henry and his dog Mudge enjoy baked treats, visits from relatives, lots of presents, and each other.

Silver Packages

Every year at Christmas a rich man rides a train through Appalachia and throws gifts to the poor children who are waiting, in order to repay a debt he owes the people who live there.

Henry And Mudge In Puddle Trouble

by: Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson

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.

Hansel and Gretel

by: Cynthia Rylant, Jen Corace

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 house
lured Hansel and his sister, Gretel
had forgotten two things about lost children:
they can be very clever
and very brave.

Henry And Mudge: The First Book (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Henry & Mudge Books (Pb))

by: Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson

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

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (Ready-to-Read, Level 2)

by: Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson

Henry and his dog Mudge go camping with Henry's parents in this seventeenth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

It's time for a camping trip 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.

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.

Life

release date: Jun 27, 2017

Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life. Life begins small, then grows… There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world’s animals—including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more—Cynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity. Brendan Wenzel’s stunning landscapes and engaging creatures make this an inspiring and intriguing gift for readers of all ages.

God Got a Dog

release date: Oct 29, 2013

Originally published as: God went to beauty school.

A Blue-eyed Daisy

release date: Jul 01, 2000

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."

Creation

release date: Sep 20, 2016