Cynthia Rylant

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About Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

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Dog Heaven Nov 1, 2010

by Cynthia Rylant

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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.

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Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea Feb 7, 2012

by Cynthia Rylant , Suçie Stevenson

( 153 )

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Henry and his dog Mudge share a fun-filled day at the beach in this sixth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And they're ready for some sun and sand!

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Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat Jun 28, 2011

by Cynthia Rylant , Suçie Stevenson

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In this eighth book in the Henry and Mudge series, Henry and his dog Mudge take in a stray cat. It's not a pretty cat, but it is a happy cat and it loves Mudge!

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Poppleton: An Acorn Book (Poppleton #1) Sep 3, 2019

by Cynthia Rylant , Mark Teague

( 157 )

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Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

Meet Poppleton -- he's the new pig in town! He makes friends with his new neighbor, Cherry Sue. He goes to the library every Monday to read adventure stories. And he helps his friend Fillmore take his medicine when he is sick.

This Acorn edition contains brand-new content, including story prompts and how-to-draw pages!

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The Storm (Lighthouse Family Book 1) Jul 17, 2012

by Cynthia Rylant , Preston McDaniels

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Life with only the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora and Seabold.

They've lived most of their lives with the sea--Pandora in a lighthouse and Seabold on a boat--and they're each quite used to being alone. Or they were.
But one day, the sea did something extraordinary: It brought Pandora and Seabold together! And even better, the sea gave them the ingredients for an adventure that neither of them had considered before-an adventure called "family."

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Every Living Thing Feb 22, 2011

by Cynthia Rylant , S.D. Schindler

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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.

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Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind Feb 7, 2012

by Cynthia Rylant , Suçie Stevenson

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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?

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Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps Jun 28, 2011

by Cynthia Rylant , Suçie Stevenson

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In the ninth book in the Henry and Mudge series, Henry and Mudge spend a scary night at Henry's grandmother's house in the country.

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Cat Heaven Nov 1, 2010

by Cynthia Rylant

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"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."

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses Sep 15, 2015

by Cynthia Rylant , Arthur Howard

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Adventure is in bloom in this endearing story for early readers from the Newbery Medal-winning author of the Henry and Mudge series!

Mr. Putter wants Mrs. Teaberry’s birthday to be extra special this year. So how about a trip to the Conservatory to see the beautiful trees and plants and flowers? It will be heavenly.

And it is! Mr. Putter and Tabby and Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke sniff the air. They smell the roses. They learn the plant facts. It’s the perfect celebration—until Zeke finds the banana tree…

“Since the Mr. Putter & Tabby series began, its signature combination of storytelling, wit, and humanity have made it a staple of the beginning reader section.”—Booklist

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Poppleton and Friends: An Acorn Book (Poppleton #2) Nov 5, 2019

by Cynthia Rylant , Mark Teague

( 143 )

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Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

Poppleton has the best friends! When he's feeling landlocked, Hudson goes to the shore with him. When he has dry, flaky skin, Cherry Sue helps him treat it. And when Poppleton grows tired of eating grapefruit, his friends help him find an even better way to live a long and healthy life.

This Acorn edition contains brand-new content, including story prompts and how-to-draw pages!

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Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers Oct 18, 2011

by Cynthia Rylant , Suçie Stevenson

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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?

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