Henry and Mudge the dog's boring weekend becomes interesting when Mom suggests building a castle in the basement.

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.

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

Henry worries about what will happen to his big dog Mudge during their visit to his grandmother's house in the country.

Henry and his big dog Mudge try to keep busy inside the house during a thunderstorm.

Today is Henry's birthday. So Henry and his big dog Mudge are going to celebrate with bright balloons, potato-sack races, presents, and a cake. It's going to be the best day of all!


In this 10th book in the Henry and Mudge series, Henry's big dog Mudge does not know what these words mean: Heel. Sit. Stay. Mudge needs to go to school!