Early reader · Fiction
Henry and Mudge
Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Suçie Stevenson
About the book
A boy named Henry and his very large dog, Mudge, in short stories about their everyday friendship.
Reading notes
Gentle early-reader chapters for children building reading stamina.
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Book details
- Author
- Cynthia Rylant
- Illustrator
- Suçie Stevenson
- First published
- 1987
- Suggested ages
- Ages 4–8 (editorial estimate — children vary)
- Reading mode
- Beginning reader
- Topics
- pets, friendship
- Edition shown
- ISBN 9780689810053 · Aladdin, June 1, 1996 · Paperback
- Catalog record
- Open Library work record · edition record
Metadata verified against Open Library on 2026-11-11. Other editions and formats exist; ISBNs differ by edition.
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