Henry and Mudge Complete 28-Book Collection by Cynthia Rylant

The complete 28-story Henry and Mudge collection by Cynthia Rylant, one of the most enduring early-reader series for children moving into independent reading. Henry and his enormous, gentle dog Mudge share everyday adventures built around friendship, family, seasons, small worries and the comfort of having a loyal companion.

Written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Suçie Stevenson, the series is part of the Ready-to-Read tradition and is especially useful for children who are ready for short chapters and fuller stories but still benefit from supportive illustrations and accessible vocabulary.

Complete 28-book collection

The set includes all 28 Henry and Mudge stories, beginning with Henry and Mudge: The First Book and continuing through favourites such as Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble, Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps, Henry and Mudge in the Green Time, Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat, Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers, Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon, Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend, Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test, Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind, Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days, Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin, Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea, Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All, Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees, Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers, Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night and more.

Why educators recommend this kind of bridge series

• Consistent characters reduce the effort required to enter each new story.
• Short chapters help children build reading stamina gradually.
• Everyday plots support comprehension and prediction.
• Warm, humorous stories make rereading enjoyable, which supports fluency.

Author: Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Suçie Stevenson
Suggested age: approximately 5–8 years / beginning independent readers.

Available from Kids Library Kenya for home, school and classroom libraries.