Cynthia Rylant

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

Poppleton goes to a movie alone, makes a quilt with his friends,and ends up eating a banana split instead of taking a bath.

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.

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.

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

Henry and Mudge the dog's boring weekend becomes interesting when Mom suggests building a castle in the basement.

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

At first Henry's very neat cousin doesn't like the cookies from under his bed or Mudge's slobbery kisses, but when they all play frisbee, she begins to enjoy her visit.

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.

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.