Most Popular Books by Cynthia Rylant

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

“It’s a grand experience, this set of poems, this rumination on the cat and the human condition” (School Library Journal). 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 Medal recipient 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. “Makes a great introduction for readers not comfortable with poetry. The poems tell an accessible, compelling story . . . Warm and tender.” —The Horn Book “With characteristic sensitivity, Rylant addresses one of her cats in a set of conversational free-verse poems—recalling the day she brought him and his sister home from the humane shelter, warning him about predatory eagles, congratulating him on bonding rather than battling with a new neighbor’s cat and on surviving a solitary jaunt into the surrounding woods.” —Kirkus Reviews “This can be appreciated for the sway of the writing or for its celebration of cats.” —Booklist

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

Rylant follows the seaside adventures of Henry, Henry''s father, and Henry''s big dog Mudge.

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."

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?

When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby agree to walk her dog for a week, not knowing what they are in for.

In the eleventh book in the Henry and Mudge series, it''s a gray, rainy weekend and Henry and Mudge are stuck inside. Being inside is boring, until Henry and his parents decide to build a castle in the basement!

In the 13th book in the Henry and Mudge series, Henry and his big dog Mudge can''t wait for Cousin Annie to visit. But when Annie arrives, she thinks Henry''s fish tank smells and does not like dog kisses. How can you have fun with a cousin like that? Henry and Mudge find a way!

Illustrations and text celebrate the many things--both big and small--that make a place feel like home.

In this 10th book in the Henry and Mudge series, Henry''s big dog Mudge does not know what these words mean: Heel. Sit. Stay. Mudge needs to go to school!

The baker mice soothe owlets to sleep in the second book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant! Mom and Dad Owl are exhausted—their three little owlets refuse to go to sleep. They need pillow tarts for their babies, and quickly! Will Ginger, Tom, and Piper at the Mouse and Spoon Bakery be able to help?

In the fourteenth book in the Henry and Mudge series, it is Henry''s birthday! There will be bright balloons, presents, and cake! For these two friends, it is more than a birthday, it''s the best day of all!

In this seventh book in the Henry and Mudge series, first Henry has a cold, and then Mudge gets sick, too. What can Henry do to help Mudge feel better?

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place.

A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog''s journey after a happy life on Earth. 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.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Retells the myths about Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche.

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.

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

These two-in-one volumes feature the first two books in four of the most popular and well-reviewed Ready-for-Chapters series published by Aladdin. Illustrations.

The adventures of Henry and his big dog Mudge.

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the sixth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family assists an otter in need. On a lovely summer day, the lighthouse family hears the bell on the fog buoy ringing. It is an otter, whose sister is trapped in an old fishing net! With the help of some friendly dolphins and sawfish, the lighthouse family devises a plan to free the trapped otter—and makes two new friends along the way.

A little girl and her cat enjoy preparing for bed with a bath, snack, and bedtime story.

The Van Gogh Cafe, located in Flowers, Kansas, has magic in its walls, causing strange and mysterious events to occur there.

Gracie Rose is out of her yard, and no one in town can catch her. How can a quiet little dog cause such a noisy uproar?

Here are twelve deeply moving short stories from the perceptive pen of Cynthia Rylant. Each captures the moment when someone''s life changes -- when an animal causes a human being to see things in a different way, and, perhaps, changes his life.