Books by cynthia rylant

Twelve stories in which animals change people's lives for the better.

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"An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family ... More

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

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Henry doesn't have any brothers or sisters or friends. What he does have is Mudge, a 180-pound dog who is Henry's best friend and protector. The pair ... More

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

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Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful ... More

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When May dies suddenly while gardening, Summer assumes she'll never see her beloved aunt again. But then Summer's Uncle Ob claims that May is on her ... More

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It is Christmastime. Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are having a hard time thinking of what to give their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. She likes ... More

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Henry, his dog Mudge, and his parents go on a quiet camping trip to Big Bear Lake, enjoying the clean smell of trees and wonderful green dreams.

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The cousins played Cupid for their Aunt Lucy and sweet, shy Michael. Now the happy couple is getting married right on Cobble Street and the girls ... More

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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 ... More

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A forgotten kitten is found and adopted by kind bakers in a charming town. This storybook includes many easy-to-follow recipes for the cookies ... More

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The year he is ten, Daniel Jennings meets a mermaid. With a single word, she opens the world for him, though he must puzzle out her meaning over ... More

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

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When Mudge gets sick unexpectedly, Henry does all he can to make him feel better.

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Henry and his parents are off to a family reunion at cousin Annie's house. There will be food and games and quiet time and so many relatives. Will ... More

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Via simple verse and bold, folk-art illustrations, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant invites readers to visit Cat Heaven, a place where cats have an ... More

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In this delightful new book by the author of "Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick Pears" and "Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane", Mr. Putter and his fine cat, ... More

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The chilly days of autumn have arrived at last. Poppleton receives a visit from some friendly geese, buys a new winter coat, and enjoys a cozy ... More

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God created Dog Heaven, a place where dogs can eat ice cream biscuits, sleep on fluffy clouds, and run through unending fields.

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Newbery award-winning author Rylant has imagined what Laura Ingalls Wilder's lost years were like, based on her unpublished memoirs. The result is a ... More

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

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The Newbery Medalist introduces a child-friendly series of wonderful things that have simply happened and reassures the reader with the life ... More

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A boring weekend is transformed by a creative family project as Henry and his parents join forces to build a spectacular castle--with a little help ... More

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