Henry and Mudge is a series of American children's books written by Newbery Medal

Newbery Medal

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 winner Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is an American author. She has written more than 100 children's books in English and Spanish. With the divorce of her parents when she was four and living without running water and electricity she became an author including works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry...

 and published by Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster

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. The series is a common read found in curriculum

Curriculum

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s for 2nd grade and 3rd grade. The series is illustrated by Sucie Stevenson.
Recently, a theater adaptation was made intended for grades Pre-K through 3rd.

Premise

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

English Mastiff

The English Mastiff, referred to by virtually all Kennel Clubs simply as the Mastiff, is a breed of large dog perhaps descended from the ancient Alaunt through the Pugnaces Britanniae. Distinguishable by enormous size, massive head, and a limited range of colors, but always displaying a black mask,...

. 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.

List of books

1. Henry and Mudge: The First Book (1987)
2. Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (1987)
3. Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (1987)
4. Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (1987)
5. Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days (1988)
6. Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (1989)
7. Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (1989)
8. Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (1990)
9. Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps (1991)
10. Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test (1991)
11. Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (1992)
12. Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind (1993)
13. Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin (1994)
14. Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All (1995)
15. Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees (September 1998)
16. Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers (February 1999)
17. Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (May 1999)
18. Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (January 2000)
19. Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan (October 2000)
20. Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (February 2001)
21. Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House (2002)
22. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House (February 2003)
23. Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase (October 2003)
24. Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch (March 2004)
25. Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (October 2004)
26. Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas (April 2005)
27. Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (October 2005)
28. Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (May 2007)

External links

• Official Website of Henry and Mudge