Cynthia Rylant

With his fine cat Tabby at his side, Mr. Putter bakes a Christmas cake for his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry.

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

Cynthia Rylant's story of the simple pleasures of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains is an enduring favorite.

Although Henry's cousin Annie likes his dog Mudge, when she gets her own pet she decides that a bunny will be perfect for her.

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, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill.

Poppleton plants a new tree in his yard. One day the tree looked aweful. Poppleton brings a bird feeder. Different birds came and tree grew leaves.

"During the first snowy day of winter, five little penguins bundle up and venture outside to play." --

On a hot summer day, Mr. Putter, his cat, Tabby, their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her dog, Zeke, go for a picnic and a rowboat ride.

A rabbit and a frog zip around town talking to their friends about all the things they love, before cooking up a way to show everyone their gratitude.