Cynthia Rylant

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

Poppleton the pig moves from the city to a small town, where he makes new friends and spends Mondays reading adventure books in the library.

Mr. Putter's neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, has come to the conclusion that they should join a band. But finding the right band is not as easy task as it seems for them or their pets.

The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

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.

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 big dog Mudge celebrate Henry's birthday with a piñata, a lively birthday party, and a cake shaped like a fish tank, making May first the best day ever.

To relieve the boredom of a long, hot summer, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby join their fun-loving neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her mischievous dog Zeke on an adventurous sightseeing boat cruise.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place.

Mr. Putter and Tabby go to their neighbor's house to make soup, but Zeke the dog makes it very difficult for them.