Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days (Ready to Read Henry & Mudge Level 2) [Hardcover]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Suçie Stevenson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996 | Series: Ready to Read Henry & Mudge Level 2

It's snowing!

That means there are

snow spies in the neighborhood,

Christmas cookies in the oven,

and hours of fun ahead

for a boy and his dog.

So get ready to enjoy

winter with

easy-to-read favorites

Henry and Mudge

as they share

the warmth and excitement of

the merriest of days,

the sparkle days.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 Henry and his big dog Mudge, stars of four previous books, appear once again. Three short stories (``Sparkle Days,'' ``Christmas Eve Dinner,'' and ``Firelight'') tell of the two and their warm friendship. The color splashed cartoon-style illustrations are just right for the lively pair as they romp across the pages. Mudge is perfectjust big enough and just fluffy enough. One of the funniest illustrations shows Henry in his ``snow boots, snow pants, a snow jacket, snow mittens. . .a snow scarf. . .and a snow mask that let only his eyes and mouth show.'' No wonder Mudge thought that he was a ``strange creature.'' Emerging readers will find this book one that they can enjoy independentlyagain and again. Rylant's clever repetition of words enhances the text rather than dulls the stories, while Stevenson's illustrations add just the right clues in the right places. There are four sparkling winners here: Henry and Mudge and Rylant and Stevenson. Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Iowa
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689810180
• ISBN-13: 978-0689810183
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,179,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)