Rylant, Cynthia

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.

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

Henry tries to read, while his puppy Mudge tries to get him to play.

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 Henry has a snack, his puppy Mudge wants one too, so Henry must come up with a way to satisfy both their appetites.

Nine-year-old cousins Rosie, Lily, and Tess make a neighborhood newspaper celebrating all their friends on Cobble Street.

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

Describes the individual rooms in a house and what they mean to those who use them.