When Henry's parents choose Mudge, the wriggling puppy has floppy ears and straight, soft fur. Mudge is tiny. But Henry knows he'll grow. Now Mudge is three feet tall, and he's the best friend Henry has ever had. Mudge trots to school with Henry, and he sleeps on Henry's bed. But one day the big dog goes for a walk by himself and gets lost. When Henry comes home from school, he is alone. Where's Mudge?
Cynthia Rylant's Henry and Mudge books are filled with the wonderful adventures of the young boy and his loveable dog. Designated as Ready-to-Read books, they are perfect for beginning readers. The First Book moves along at a frisky pace and teaches quiet lessons about friendship and security.
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"For anyone who loves dogs, this is a very cute book! I loved the way Rylant wrote this and the way she described things. I was drawn into the story! It is definitely an easy and quick read (e.g. good for a second grader to pick up at the beginning of the year if they feel up to short chapter books). There are many adventures of Henry and Mudge, so this would be a good book to read aloud and hook kids into the series." — Tara (5 out of 5 stars)
"For anyone who loves dogs, this is a very cute book! I loved the way Rylant wrote this and the way she described things. I was drawn into the story! It is definitely an easy and quick read (e.g. good for a second grader to pick up at the beginning of the year if they feel up to short chapter books). There are many adventures of Henry and Mudge, so this would be a good book to read aloud and hook kids into the series."
" One of my favorite children's books series. "
" Every child should be introduced to Henry and his big dog Mudge. The entire series is full of adventure, friendship and family for the beginning reader. Cynthia Rylant provides readers both young and old with another wonderful beginning reader series. "
" This book is a feel good book for students to read. It does have one sad part in it but the book is an easy read and the students like the ending. "
" For the child who has mastered a great big handful of sight words, but isn't ready for the more challenging books yet - these are simple and charming, and my daughters always loved Mudge. "
" Henry and Mudge books are a sweet addition to the shelves of families and classrooms with young children. Charming stories of childhood and friendship. "
" This was an enjoyable and poignant Henry and Mudge story, but I (as well as my daughter) actually preferred some of the later stories in this series. "
" A good read for early readers to introduce them to chapter book. The book is about a boy, Henry, and his new dog, Mudge, and the adventures they go on together. "
" Great illustrations and a good book for independent reading along with guided reading practice. This book starts an entire series of adventures and fun. I would use for a 1st or 2nd grade classroom. "
" I love pretty much all of the Henry and Mudge books. I also love the Puppy Mudge books - I just wish there were more Puppy Mudge books published! "
" Wesley is really into this series right now and has read several of these books. They are short chapter books, perfect for a kindergartener-second grader to read on their own. "
" This one got a 5 star rating. A real tear jerker. Super Duper Ian couldn't read the last few pages because he was so upset when Mudge got lost. "
" Love ALL of the Henry and Mudge books written by this author who is from WV. "
" It's about Mudge when he was a little puppy. "
" Henry and Mudge are great. I like Mudge because he is big and funny and goes woof woof. "
" Level J, series "
" For early readers, the Henry and Mudge books offer short chapters about the everyday adventures of Henry and his dog Mudge. Great first chapter books. "
" We LOVE Henry and Mudge. All of them. Michelle can read them to herself, but I read them to myself too. They're heartwarming and friendly and true to life. Bravo to Cynthia Rylant. "
" Hans was very excited to find "The First Book" of Henry and Mudge at the library. "
" a cute story of companionship "
" a real page turner. Very intense "
" My kids love every H&M book! "
" I think the book is good, but I did not think the book was that good to me.i think that the boy really needed a brother or a sister because he did not have one to play with. i think having a dog was much better than having a sister. "
" There was a snowman contest. M. "
" This was a really easy to follow and cute story for new readers. Lots of repetition for learning new words. "
" I liked when Henry got Mudge at the dog shop! I will read more of their adventures! "
" All of the Henry and Mudge books are wonderful, sweet books for your emerging reader. Will especially appeal to those close to family pets. "
" Branson is reading these in his reading group at school. They are simple, but help him maintain his vocabulary. He is reading books at higher levels than this, but they are a good way for him to get AR points. "
" This is a good book for beginning readers, about Henry and his dog, Mudge. Our girls really enjoy these stories and we love all of Cynthia Rylant's books. "
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal in 1993 and A Fine White Dust won a Newbery Honor; she is also the author of two Caldecott Honor–wining picture books. Some of her other notable works include the Annie and Snowball series, the Poppleton series, the novel The Islander, and a number of other poetry books and story collections. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.
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