Bøger af Cynthia Rylant

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this seventh book of their adventures, they spend a scary--but reassuring--day at the vet.

One hot summer day, Henry, his father, and his 180-pound dog, Mudge, head for the beach. They enjoy awesome waves, hot dogs, cherry sno-cones, a rubber lobster, and side-stepping crabs. It seems their wonderful day could happily go on forever. Full color.

It's the first day of May--Henry's birthday. The celebration begins with pancakes and strawberries, and keeps getting better. There are balloons all over the house, Dad taking pictures of everyone, and, that afternoon, a party with games, prizes, and a pinata that scatters candy and toys from the sky. Full color.

Henry and Mudge spend a scary night together at Grandmother's house in the country.

Henry and Mudge discover some spring surprises in this second adventure of the series. Full-color illustrations.

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

It's fall, and juicy things are growing in Mr. Putter's backyard--apples, tomatoes, and pears. Mr. Putter dreams of all the juicy things he loves to eat, but most of all he dreams of pear jelly. At last it's time to pick the pears, and Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby hatch a zany plan for bringing in the harvest.

Originally published in 1999 by The Blue Sky Press.

Presents an award-winning collection of vignettes. At the Van Gogh Cafe, anything can happen. Clara's dad owns the cafe, and she's seen it all - from food that cooks by itself to poems that foretell the future. So bring your appetite for the unexpected, because at the Van Gogh Cafe, your order of tea and toast comes with a side of magic.

They perch high above gardens and fields, with borrowed coats and button eyes and pie pan hands that glint in the sun. What else is there to know about scarecrows? Perhaps more than we realize. Illustrations.

Willie Meadow lives with his mother, father, and brother in Blue Hill, Virginia. It's peaceful there - a perfect place for growing up. For the Meadow family, each season of the year holds something special, like puppies born to their beloved dog one summer, a fishing trip on a crisp October day, or the thrill of a rare winter blizzard.

An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque "(The Far Side)" visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations.

A charming storybook by favorite author Cynthia Rylant, now in paperback