Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days [Paperback]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Sucie Stevenson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Henry and Mudge

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this fifth book of their adventures, they share the joys of winter.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-Wintertime sets the stage for a boy and his dog to enjoy the first snowfall, Christmas Eve dinner, and a moonlight stroll. By Cynthia Rylant.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Review

The Horn Book The beginning reader couldn't ask for a better pair of companions.

School Library Journal Bravo Henry and Mudge. May they go on forever!

School Library Journal There are four sparkling winners here: Henry and Mudge and Rylant and Stevenson.

Kirkus Reviews Warm, loving, and gently philosophical, these stories about an only child and his closest companion deserve a place in every library collection.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689810199
• ISBN-13: 978-0689810190
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days: The Fifth Book of Their Adventures (Library Binding)

Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days

Henry and Mudge enjoy the winter season in this delightful collection of three short stories. The words are easy and the type is large enough for the beginning reader to feel comfortable. This book is filled with humorous illustrations that extend the text. In one illustration Henry is sliding a reluctant Mudge across an icy pond. In another picture Mudge messes up Henry's snow angel. This is a good book for the younger set.

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant family story., January 26, 2012

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This review is from: Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days (Paperback)

The first chapter of this book is about Henry and Mudge waiting for snow. It's a good story and one that kids can relate to. Then the next chapter is about Christmas Eve dinner... which sort of overlaps with the Henry and Mudge Christmas story. Then the third chapter is about the family taking winter walks and looking at the stars and then coming home to relax by the fire. In my opinion, the first and third chapter have that pleasant childhood magic which the other Henry and Mudge books have, but that second chapter is awkward and out of place. It's a cute chapter, too, though because Mudge can't join their dinner, but they all feel sad without him so they let him in the dining room and he gets to eat turkey. Cute story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days, August 13, 2010

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Tamara Harold - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days (Paperback)

I am a teacher and this is an excellent book for young children. This book has a high interest level for children who are beginning to read.