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Cynthia Rylant
Annie loves living with her dad and her bunny, Snowball. But she wants her dad to find someone to love. Then he meets a woman named Martha. Soon it is…
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Romantic Lilly, practical Rosie, and exuberant Tess are three cousins who share a charming attic room in their Aunt Lucy’s pretty blue house on Cobble Street. The cousins decide to…
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It’s winter vacation and the Cobble Street Cousins have lots of fun to share with their chapter book readers, including learning to sew, keeping a diary, and enjoying a party…
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humour and warmth make this Halloween picture book a guide both to the holiday and to finding readers’ own bravery.
In the spirit of her acclaimed Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven, Newbery Medalist Rylant illustrates verses from the King James Bible chapter of Ecclesiastes in a simple yet powerful folk…
In 1973, Flora loves living in the quiet town of Rosetown, Indiana, where change is not constant, but life takes a decided turn during the summer between fourth and fifth…
When Mudge gets sick unexpectedly, Henry does all he can to make him feel better.
For Henry and his big dog, Mudge, the first day of May means bright balloons, potato sack races, cake, and even a pinata. It’s Henry’s birthday, and for these two…
Pete doesn’t know why he seems to be growing away from his family and friends, but he’s searching for an answer. So when the traveling Preacher Man visits his small…
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.
Features lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow that blend with the rich and beautiful illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother…
So when Mr. Putter sees a sign at the library that says Read Aloud with Your Pet at Story Time, he signs up! But then Mr. Putter’s friend and neighbour…
Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s unpublished memoirs, Newbery Award-winning author Rylant has imagined what the two missing years from the Little House series were like.
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After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on…
Mr Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbour Mrs Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV! She talks the reluctant Mr…
In this tale of love and war by the Newbery Medalist, John Dante, now an old man, is haunted by memories of enlisting as a 17-year-old to fight in WW…
Presents an award-winning collection of vignettes. At the Van Gogh Cafe, anything can happen. Clara’s dad owns the cafe, and she’s seen it all - from food that cooks by…
The Beat Goes OnOne day, the trombone is missing from Mr. Riley’s music store. The next day, it’s back. Then it’s gone again. Who could be taking it - and…
Miss Nancy’s prized binoculars are stolen from her 30th-story balcony! Who could have snatched them right out from under Miss Nancy’s nose? This fast-talking mystery is full of snappy humor…
When Kona, a Labrador retriever, meets Stumpy, a squirrel in Gooseberry Park, they’re best friends at first sight. But after Stumpy’s babies are born, disaster strikes in the form of…
When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry’s parents to visit Great-grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas and learn how much fun all grandpas can…
Why is Bernard Bear baffled? He’s lost his whistle and can’t figure out where it is. He’s also just met Jack Jones, one of the High-Rise Private Eyes–and Jack won’t…
Via simple verse and bold, folk-art illustrations, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant invites readers to visit Cat Heaven, a place where cats have an eternal supply of catnip, tuna, and warm…
Monkey BusinessWhen a glass monkey is stolen, High-Rise Private Eyes Bunny Brown and Jack Jones are on the job! But will this be one case that’s too tough to crack
Now in paperback comes Henry and Mudge’s 20th adventure. What’s the perfect pet for Henry’s careful cousin Annie? Something that’s soft and dry and doesn’t fly–something quiet and careful just…
Henry, his father, and of course Mudge are entering the snowman building contest in the park. Will they win? It doesn’t matter as long as they have fun! Full-color illustrations.
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.
Mr. Putter can’t imagine why anyone would need to know 100 ways to cook beans. It turns out that learning 100 ways to cook beans might be more exciting than…
This Newbery Medalist makes her debut as an illustrator in a warm, whimsical picture book about the wonderful place where all good dogs go for an endless supply of ham…
It’s lunchtime, and Brownie and Pearl are ready to grab a bite! The kitchen is filled with tasty treats like apples and crackers andNmmmmmNstring cheese. Originally published as a picture…
This carry-along set contain the first six Henry and Mudge stories in paperback Ready-to-Read editions: Henry and Mudge, Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble, Henry and Mudge in the Green…
RYLANT,Cynthia Rylant
Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant follows her jubilant celebration of the months of the year, Bless Us All: A Child’s Book of Blessings with an equally vibrant book of seven heartwarming…
In lyrical, informative text and bold, full-color paintings, Rylant showcases the tremendous beauty of the ocean’s great inhabitants–whales.
