Book 20


Book 22

While Henry's parents are at a Sweetheart Dance on Valentine's Day, he and his dog Mudge have a wonderful time staying at Mrs. Hopper's house, where they enjoy tea and music and dressing up in various costumes.

When Henry gets a call from his friend, Patrick, inviting him to a sleepover party, Henry and Mudge know that fun galore is in store. From monster movies to flashlight surprises to tubs full of popcorn, this party is sure to be the best of the year! And when Patrick's dad leads all the boys (and all their dogs) up to the attic, Mudge turns out to be the biggest party animal of them all. But the real question is, will this crew EVER get to sleep?

Henry and his dog Mudge make the most of summer in this third Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And they're ready to share summertime fun!


Henry and his dog Mudge have some Halloween fun in this fourth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And when Halloween rolls around, they share jack-o'-lanterns and ghost stories with Aunt Sally.


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 door.

Henry and his dog Mudge experience the sparkly joys of winter in this fifth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And they're ready for a snowy winter!


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

Follows the seaside adventures of Henry, Henry's father, and Henry's big dog, Mudge.

At Christmastime Henry and his dog Mudge enjoy baked treats, visits from relatives, lots of presents, and each other.

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.

While trying out the spy glasses, spy hat, and other items in their new spy kit, seven-year-old Henry and his dog Mudge make a new friend and form a spy club.

Henry and his big dog Mudge attend a family reunion.

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

Henry and Mudge

by Cynthia Rylant

Published 1 April 1987
Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.




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