Books written by Cynthia Rylant

  • Poppleton: An Acorn Book (Poppleton #1)

    From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig with friends and adventure abound!

  • Motor Mouse Delivers

    He rushes to the library, grabs the book from the shelf, and finds himself at a crossroads. Should he read the rest of the book all at once, or is it more fun to wait until tomorrow to hear the next chapter?

  • Gooseberry Park

    When a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her newborn babies, her animal friends come to the rescue.

  • Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball

    Mr. Putter and his cat go out to the ballgame in this book by the Newbery Medal-winning author: “A home run.”—Kirkus Reviews Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps — too many naps.

  • Everyday Town

    By award-winning author-illustrator Cynthia Rylant, Everyday Town is a sweet story about the people and places that make up a town. The Everyday Town has a little red school, a fruit shop, a mailman, and a train.

  • The Sea Lion

    Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the seventh book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family cares for a baby sea lion.

  • Bless Us All: A Child's Yearbook of Blessings

    Newberry Medalist Cynthia Rylant pairs simple, charming poems with her trademark folk style art in this collection of twelve bedtime blessings.

  • When I was Young in the Mountains

    Portrays the family life and simple pleasures of a girl growing up in a small mountain town.

  • Rosetown

    “Eloquent and resonant…poignantly underscores the significance of family, friendship, and home.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Gentle and old-fashioned in the best sense…a little gem about small-town life.” —Booklist ...

  • The Storm

    Pandora the cat becomes a lighthouse keeper and saves the life of Seabold the dog, and together the two of them create a family with three young mice rescued from the sea.

  • Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars

    This is the sixteenth in the delightful series by Cynthia Rylant, winner of a Newbery Medal and two Caldecott Honors. “Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.”—Publishers Weekly

  • Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers: With Audio Recording

    In this seventh book in the Henry and Mudge series, first Henry has a cold, and then Mudge gets sick, too. What can Henry do to help Mudge feel better?

  • Something Permanent

    A collection of poetry accompanied by photographs documenting the country during the Great Depression

  • Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds

    Celebrates the Appalachian region and its people, looks at Appalachian homes, foods and surroundings, and gives their views of the outside world.

  • The Beautiful Stories of Life: Six Greek Myths, Retold

    Retells six Greek myths, including myths about Persephone, Orpheus, and Psyche.

  • Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold

    When Mr. Putter catches a cold, his friend Mrs. Teaberry sends over some special treats to help him feel better.

  • Special Gifts: Ready-for-Chapters

    Nine-year-old cousins Rosie, Lily, and Tess spend their winter vacation learning to sew with their neighbor Mrs. White and preparing for a special winter solstice dinner with Aunt Lucy and her boyfriend Michael.

  • We Love You, Rosie!

    "Rosie is a family dog who goes about her day exploring opposites. No matter what she does, her family always loves her"--

  • Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket

    Henry and his puppy, Mudge, search to find Mudge's missing favorite blanket.

  • Poppleton in Fall

    Originally published in 1999 by The Blue Sky Press.