Henry and Mudge: The First Book

Name: Henry and Mudge: The First Book
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Cynthia Rylant
ISBN: 9781436188708

Author: Cynthia Rylant

Series: Henry and Mudge #1

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/19/2008

Categories: Fiction

Synopsis

Henry has no brothers or sisters, so he asks his parents for a dog. When they choose Mudge, the wriggling puppy has floppy ears and straight, soft fur. Mudge is tiny. But Henry knows he’ll grow. Now Mudge is three feet tall, and he’s the best friend Henry has ever had. Mudge trots to school with Henry, and he sleeps on Henry’s bed. But one day the big dog goes for a walk by himself and gets lost. When Henry comes home from school, he is alone. Where’s Mudge? Cynthia Rylant’s Henry and Mudge books are filled with the wonderful adventures of the young boy and his loveable pet. Designated as Ready-to-Read books, they are perfect for beginning readers. The First Book moves along at a frisky pace and teaches quiet lessons about friendship and security. “These books are lively, reassuring, comical—just right for newly independent readers.”—Horn Book

About Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Courtney on May 09, 2015

Personal Reaction: I really enjoyed this book. I remember reading Henry and Mudge books as a kid, but I did not remember any specific details. This is what made it so fun to read this chapter book. It was like being a kid and reading it all over again. Read Aloud: This is a cute short chapter book an......more

Goodreads review by Steve on June 10, 2017

It's time for another blast from the past! I must spend a Saturday reflecting on a favorite early transitional chapter book from my childhood. I read so many of these as a child, and I have most of them for my own classroom. The characters and stories are appealing to young kids, and it's a nice ste......more

Goodreads review by Becky on February 01, 2018

First sentence: Henry had no brothers and no sisters. "I want a brother," he told his parents. "Sorry," they said. Henry had no friends on his street. "I want to live on a different street," he told his parents. "Sorry," they said. Henry had no pets at home. "I want to have a dog," he told his paren......more

Goodreads review by Audwee on January 05, 2021

Love their inseparable relationship 💞......more

Goodreads review by Taryn on May 07, 2015

Transitional Personal Reaction: I absolutely LOVE Henry and Mudge books. I grew up reading these. They are actually some of the books that helped me become a reader. That said, I would definitely use these in my classroom because I think they are a great tool that teachers can use to help their stude......more