henry (fictitious character : rylant)

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.

When his puppy Mudge gets dirty, Henry has some trouble giving him a bath.

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

Henry is excited when his Uncle Jake builds him a tree house but worries that his dog Mudge will not be able to enjoy it with him.

Henry's puppy Mudge likes many things, especially playing with his friend, Fluffy the cat.

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.

Puppy Mudge bothers Henry by sitting on him, pulling off his socks, and chewing on his shoe laces until Henry offers to play.

Henry must find his puppy Mudge's favorite blanket so that the pooch can go to sleep.

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.

Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.