Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea [Audiobook] [Paperback]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Suçie Stevenson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997 | Series: Henry and Mudge (Book 6)

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this sixth book of their adventures, they share a fun-filled day at the beach.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-- Rylant and Stevenson once again demonstrate that simple pleasures can be adventurous. Henry, his father, and his big dog Mudge spend a day at the beach while on summer vacation. Leisurely activities such as splashing in the waves, eating hot dogs and cherry sno-cones, and chasing an errant crab provide a day's adventures. The text is straightforward, easy to read, and conveniently broken into four chapters. Full-color illustrations are comic, cartoon-like, and appear to jaunt through the pages. Text and illustrations combine to create a well-paced, satisfying book well suited for independent reading or for sharing aloud. Henry and Mudge fans won't be disappointed with this newest offering. --Maria B. Salvadore, District of Columbia Public Library
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

SuÇie Stevenson is the acclaimed author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children, and is best known as the illustrator of the popular Henry and Mudge books by Cynthia Rylant. She lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with her little cocker spaniel, Gracie.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689810172
• ISBN-13: 978-0689810176
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beach Reading for the Younger Set, May 11, 2007

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P. Gould (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (Paperback)

My 1st grader just loves Henry and Mudge books. They are "chapter" books-- and not "baby" books. But, they are easy to read. (Easier than Magic Tree House, for example.) Plus, this series appeals to both boys and girls (but especially boys).

This particular books captures the essence of going on a trip to the beach: the anticipation, the long drive, the waves, the crabs. This book would also make a good read-aloud for a younger child about to go on a trip to the beach.

Note: you might want to purchase Henry And Mudge First Book before this book or with this book. It introduces the characters used in the rest of the series.

Enjoy!
P. Gould, co-author of Feeding the Kids: The Flexible, No-Battles, Healthy Eating System for the Whole Family

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Henry & Mudge book., August 16, 2005

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TerryT (OK, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (Paperback)

The winsome, colorful illustrations in the Henry and Mudge books are delightful. I used to read the series when I was in elementary school. This one, for whatever reason, has remained my favorite and is actually the only one I owned personally. Any fellow dog-loving children should enjoy learning to read and explore with Henry and Mudge, as well as other book series like 'Nate the Great,' a detective. Recommended.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea, May 13, 2000

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MistyMae (Redlands, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (Paperback)

I picked this book out at our local library for my two year old daughter because she loves dogs and the beach. It turned out to be such a big hit that I am buying it! She of course can't read, but enjoyed the story and pictures very much. She loves Mudges playfullness and had just been to the beach recently so she could relate to Henry and his father playing in the water. The length of the story is just right also for her. It's a wonderful book and we are buying two more from the series besides this one!