Henry & Mudge books

Henry and Mudge is the beloved children's early reader series by Cynthia Rylant about a boy named Henry and his big dog Mudge.

Henry and Mudge Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea 1989 Buy
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers 1989 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat 1990 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps 1991 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend 1992 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind 1993 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin 1994 Buy
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test 1995 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All 1995 Buy
Best Friends 2001 Buy
Days with Henry & Mudge 2001 Buy
Seasons with Henry & Mudge 2001 Buy
Summer Fun 2002 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch 2004 Buy
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas 2004 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip 2005 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas 2005 Buy
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover 2006 Buy

Henry and Mudge is one of the most popular early reader series in children’s publishing. Created by Cynthia Rylant, the books follow a boy named Henry and his enormous dog Mudge through everyday adventures that young readers can relate to.

With eighteen books published between 1989 and 2006, the series has helped countless children make the transition from picture books to independent reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Henry & Mudge written?

Henry & Mudge has written eighteen books in one series.

What was Henry & Mudge's first book?

Henry & Mudge’s first book is Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers, published in 1989.

Who writes the Henry and Mudge books?

The series was created by Cynthia Rylant, a Newbery Medal-winning children’s author. The books are illustrated by Sucie Stevenson.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy