Henry and Mudge

Henry and Mudge is a series of American children's books written by Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant and published by Simon & Schuster. The series is a common read found in curriculums for 2nd grade and 3rd grade. [ [http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=806 ReadWriteThink: Lesson Plan: Word Study With Henry and Mudge ] ] [ [http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/reading/book_units_vocabulary_enrichment/henry_and_mudge/ Henry and Mudge ] ] The series is illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. [ [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Su%C3%A7ie%20Stevenson Amazon.com: Suçie Stevenson: Books ] ] Recently, a theater adapation was made intended for grades Pre-K through 3rd. [ [http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1488 Welcome to TheatreworksUSA ] ]

Premise

The story revolves around a young boy, Henry, and his large canine pet, Mudge. Throughout the series, Henry learns many lessons, usually with the help of the 182 pound Mudge, about life, loyalty and love.

List of books

#Henry and Mudge: The First Book (October 1996)
#Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days (October 1996)
#Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (July 1997)
#Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All (September 1997)
#Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees (September 1998)
#Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers (February 1999)
#Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (May 1999)
#Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin (December 1999)
#Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (January 2000)
#Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan (October 2000)
#Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (February 2001)
#Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House (December 2003)
#Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House (January 2004)
#Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase (April 2004)
#Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch (April 2005)
#Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (October 2005)
#Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas (June 2006)
#Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (October 2006)
#Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (May 2007)

External Links

[http://www.simonsays.com/kids/ham/ Official Website of Henry and Mudge]

References