Henry and Mudge is a series of American

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s written by

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winner

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and published by

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. The series is a common read found in

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for

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and

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. The series is illustrated by Suçie Stevenson. A theatre adaptation of the same name was made by

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and Bree Lowdermilk intended for grades Pre-K through 3rd.

Plot

The story revolves around a young boy, Henry, and his canine companion, Mudge, an

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. Throughout the series, Henry learns many lessons, usually with the help of the 182-pound Mudge, about life, loyalty and love. He has a cousin named Annie who often features as well (and who stars in her own follow-up series '' Annie and Snowball'', also by Rylant).

Books

#Henry and Mudge The First Book (1987) #Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (1987) #Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (1987) #Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (1987) #Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days (1988) #Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (1989) #Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (1989) #Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (1990) #Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps (1991) #Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test (1991) #Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (1992) #Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind (1993) #Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin (1994) #Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All (1995) #Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees (1998) #Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers (1999) #Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (1999) #Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (2000) #Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan (2000) #Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (2001) #Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House (2002) #Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House (2003) #Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase (2003) #Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch (2004) #Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (2004) #Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas (2005) #Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (2005) #Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (2007)

External links

Official Website of Henry and Mudge

References

{{Cynthia Rylant Books adapted into plays Dogs in literature Early childhood education materials Series of children's books Simon & Schuster books Book series introduced in 1987