Cynthia Rylant

Henry and his big dog Mudge try to keep busy inside the house during a thunderstorm.

Henry worries about what will happen to his big dog Mudge during their visit to his grandmother's house in the country.

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

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.

Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, along with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke, try ballroom dancing in the 21st installment of Cynthia Rylant's ever-popular early reader series.

While Henry's parents are at a Sweetheart Dance on Valentine's Day, he and his dog Mudge have a wonderful time staying at Mrs. Hopper's house, where they enjoy tea and music and dressing up in various costumes.

Mr. Putter is convinced to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, when he learns that second prize is a train set.

In the winter Henry and his big dog Mudge play in the snow, share a family Christmas Eve dinner, and gather around a crackling winter fireplace.

Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind.

Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry bring Tabby and Zeke to the library for a special storytime.