Cynthia Rylant

b. 1954

1 series 22 books in order 1 standalone book

Cynthia Rylant is an American author and librarian who has written more than 100 children's books, including works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Her novel Missing May won the 1993 Newbery Medal, A Fine White Dust was a 1987 Newbery Honor book, and two of her books are Caldecott Honor Books. She is credited on our catalog with the Henry and Mudge series.

Born
1954
Known for
Henry and Mudge

Series by Cynthia Rylant

Henry and Mudge

21 books in order · 1987–2006

  1. Cover of Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

    Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

    1987 · Cynthia Rylant

    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…

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  2. Cover of Henry and Mudge in the Green Time

    Henry and Mudge in the Green Time

    1987 · Cynthia Rylant

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  3. Cover of Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon

    Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon

    1987 · Cynthia Rylant

    In the autumn, Henry and his big dog Mudge observe the changing leaves, encounter some Halloween spooks, and enjoy a shared Thanksgiving dinner.

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  4. Cover of Henry and Mudge: The First Book

    Henry and Mudge: The First Book

    1987 · Cynthia Rylant

    Henry and Mudge is a children's book series by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Suçie Stevenson, commonly used in second and third grade curricula. The…

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  5. Cover of Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea

    Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea

    1989 · Cynthia Rylant

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  6. Cover of Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat

    Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat

    1990 · Cynthia Rylant

    Henry's family takes in a stray cat, described as the ugliest cat they have ever seen, and an amazing relationship blossoms between it and their big…

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  7. Cover of Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps

    Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps

    1991 · Cynthia Rylant

    Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps is a children's book in the Henry and Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Suçie Stevenson. The…

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  8. Cover of Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend

    Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend

    1992 · Cynthia Rylant

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  9. Cover of Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind

    Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind

    1992 · Cynthia Rylant

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  10. Cover of Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin

    Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin

    1994 · Cynthia Rylant

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of God Went to Beauty School

    God Went to Beauty School

    2003

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Cynthia Rylant written?

We list 22 books by Cynthia Rylant across 1 series, published between 1987–2006 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Cynthia Rylant's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Cynthia Rylant's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.

Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.