Cynthia Rylant

At Christmastime Henry and his dog Mudge enjoy baked treats, visits from relatives, lots of presents, and each other.

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

While Henry's parents are at a Sweetheart Dance on Valentine's Day, he and his dog Mudge have a wonderful time staying at Mrs. Hopper's house, where they enjoy tea and music and dressing up in various costumes.

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

Puppy Mudge likes his blanket, but he loves snuggling with Henry.

Mudge looks forward to the Mother's Day surprise that Henry and his father cook up for Henry's mother.

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

A little girl named Brownie arrives at a birthday party feeling shy while her cat Pearl confidently enters through the "kitty door."