Most Popular Books by Cynthia Rylant

Henry and Mudge may be the best friends a beginning reader ever had, but they have a tough time winning over Henry''s prim and proper cousin Annie--until the threesome discovers their shared passion for Frisbee. A Ready-to-Read book. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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.

When Henry''s cousin Annie prepares to move in next door he and Mudge help calm her fears.

Ten-year-cousins return to their Aunt''s house to plan her wedding.

The story of a woman''s life in a hardscrabble coal-mining town written in narrative poetry.

This joyous celebration of a cat''s journey after a happy life on Earth by the Newbery Medalist "will kindle sighs even from the feline-indifferent" ( Kirkus Reviews). "The way to Cat Heaven is a field of sweet grass, where crickets and butterflies play!" With a gentle, playful rhyme, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant explores all the ways our beloved cats enjoy Cat Heaven, as she did for dogs in the–bestselling companion book, Dog Heaven. Her shining artwork illustrates a world of peace for cats in Heaven, where no tree is too tall for exploring, where there is no lack of angels'' laps for sleeping. If your child wonders where his or her kitty goes after a happy life on Earth, they can rest assured that all cats "know where the angel cats fly. They''ll run past the stars and the moon and the sun . . . to curl up with God in the sky." "The visual impact of the book is stunning . . . Whether read as a story to younger children or used in a discussion of the nature of heaven with older ones, this deceptively simple, sweet book is rewarding." — School Library Journal

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

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.

The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

Henry and Mudge tangle with a goose when they visit a farm.

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.

A boy is tried of being a boy and would like to be somebody new.

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

When his friend Soldier hurts his head, Little Whistle tries to find something to make him feel better so he will be able to tell the other toys their bedtime story.

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.

It''s almost bedtime for Brownie and Pearl!

"Annie loves living with her dad and her bunny, Snowball. But she wants her dad to find someone to love. Then he meets a woman named Martha. Soon it is time for a wedding!"--