Rylant, Cynthia

In the winter Henry and his big dog Mudge play in the snow, share a family Christmas dinner, and gather around a crackling winter fireplace.

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.

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

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

When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry's parents to visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas, they lead them all on a wonderful adventure.

When Henry has a snack, his puppy Mudge wants one too.

Children's author Cynthia Rylant describes her life and writing process and how they are interwoven.

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