Cynthia Rylant

The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

Herbert and his father prepare for his first Halloween by making a tiger costume and practicing a big roar.

Describes the autumn activities and traditions that November's cooling temperatures bring.

Every year at Christmas a rich man rides a train through Appalachia and throws gifts to the poor children who are waiting, in order to repay a debt he owes the people who live there.

Henry must find his puppy Mudge's favorite blanket so that the pooch can go to sleep.

An old woman who has outlived all her friends is reluctant to become too attached to the stray dog that visits her each day.

When Henry decides to have a snack, his puppy Mudge tries several different ways to get it, including jumping on Henry's lap and head, drooling, and being cute.

When Henry's cousin Annie prepares to move in next door he and Mudge help calm her fears.

No one loves to play more than Henry's puppy, Mudge. And when Fluffy the cat joins Mudge for a play date, the games are just beginning. From running to hiding to climbing galore, these two just might prove that cats and dogs really can be friends.

When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry's parents to visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas, they lead them all on a wonderful adventure.