Suçie Stevenson

Henry and his big dog Mudge celebrate Henry's birthday with a piñata, a lively birthday party, and a cake shaped like a fish tank, making May first the best day ever.

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

At first Henry's very neat cousin doesn't like the cookies from under his bed or Mudge's slobbery kisses, but when they all play frisbee, she begins to enjoy her visit.

After eight weeks at Papp's Dog School, Henry's dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

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.

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

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill.

Henry and his dog Mudge tangle with a grumpy goose when they visit a farm.

Mudge tries everything to get Henry to stop reading and play with him.

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.