Books written by Cynthia Rylant

  • Mr. Putter and Tabby Row the Boat

    In this delightful new book by the author of "Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick Pears" and "Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane", Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, come up with a plan to escape the summer heat.

  • An Angel for Solomon Singer
    An Angel for Solomon Singer

    For use in schools and libraries only. A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe, where dreams come true.

  • A Blue-Eyed Daisy

    Rylant's very first novel tells the story of 11-year-old Ellen Farley, who during the year sees a favorite uncle leave for war, makes a best friend, and gets her first kiss.

  • Night in the Country
    Night in the Country

    Text and illustrations describe the sights and sounds of nighttime in the country.

  • Christmas in the Country
    Christmas in the Country

    A girl reflects on Christmas at her grandparent's home in the country, with its fresh-cut tree, handmade ornaments, gifts from Santa, and special church services.

  • Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend
    Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend

    Henry's puppy Mudge enjoys playing with Fluffy the cat.

  • Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend
    Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend

    "Fighting like cats and dogs" does not apply to Henry's puppy, Mudge, and his new friend, Fluffy.

  • Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend with CD
    Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend with CD

    Read by Suzanne Toren. Who says a cat and dog can t be friends?

  • Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend

    Henry's puppy Mudge enjoys playing with Fluffy the cat. Listen as you read along with this book and CD set.

  • Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend

    Henry's puppy Mudge enjoys playing with Fluffy the cat.

  • Some Good News: vol. 4

    Nine-year-old cousins Rosie, Lily, and Tess make a neighborhood newspaper celebrating all their friends on Cobble Street.

  • The Wonderful Happens
    The Wonderful Happens

    the world is filled with so many wonderful things -- birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees, spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows, fresh-baked bread and new-fallen snow. and then there's the most ...

  • The Wonderful Happens

    Describes some of the things that bring happiness and awe into our lives, including a baby bird, fresh-baked bread, snow, clocks, the moon, and more.

  • Motor Mouse
    Motor Mouse

    In “The Friday Cake Day,” Motor Mouse and his friend Telly have been looking forward all week to their Friday tradition of eating cake. But when Friday arrives, the Cake Shop is closed. This is not acceptable!

  • Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish

    Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind.

  • Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train

    Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby and their neighbors Mrs.

  • The Whale
    The Whale

    When they learn that he has lost his mama, the Lighthouse Family, with the help of a cranky but noble old cormorant named Huck, does all it can to reunite mother and child.Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Preston McDaniels ...

  • Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
    Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

    Henry and Mudge discover some spring surprises in this second adventure of the series. Full-color illustrations.

  • Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

    For Henry and Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

  • Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble: The Second Book of Their Adventures

    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.