Cynthia Rylant Books in Order

Henry wants a snack, but his puppy Mudge has a large appetite and hopes to share it. In this early reader, Henry tries to resist his hungry companion while finding the puppy difficult to turn away.

Bus driver Melvin refuses to drive without his missing lucky fluffy dice, leaving passengers without a ride. Bunny Brown and Jack Jones investigate the disappearance, searching for someone who might have wanted the dice's supposed good fortune.

Whistler and Lila hear a baby beluga crying because he has lost his mother. The lighthouse family seeks help from an old cormorant as they try to reunite the lonely whale with the parent he needs.

Lily, Tess, and Rosie return to Cobble Street to be bridesmaids at Aunt Lucy and Michael's wedding. Before guests gather in the garden, the cousins plan reception treats and help prepare for their aunt's special day.

A little boy imagines the different things he would do for his loved ones if they became his valentines. Rhymes and homemade cards offer affectionate promises suited to each family member, including the animals he loves.

Twelve poems follow the full moons of a year, showing how a familiar place changes through the seasons. Mark Siegel's moonlit landscapes accompany a quiet exploration of nature, nighttime, and the passage of months in this picture book.

Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery novel with Tabby nearby, but blank pages prove harder to fill than expected. Snacks and naps keep interrupting his ambitions in a story about the distractions that accompany trying to write.

Puppy Mudge meets Fluffy the cat, and the two discover plenty of ways to play together. Running, hiding, and climbing fill their visit as this early reader explores friendship between animals often thought unlikely to get along.

Mudge carries his beloved blanket everywhere, relying on it when bedtime arrives. When the blanket goes missing, Henry must search for it so his puppy can settle down in this simple story about a treasured comfort object.

Bernard Bear has lost his messenger whistle and cannot work out where it went. Jack Jones brings the problem to Bunny Brown, and the two High-Rise Private Eyes investigate the disappearance while Jack's thoughts keep returning to pretzels.

Mouse siblings Whistler and Lila ask to explore the mysterious forest near their lighthouse home. Leaving familiar coastal surroundings, they set out to discover what lies among the trees in an adventure that brings a new friendship.

A series of poems follows Boris, a gray cat who sleeps, plays, hunts, and explores. His owner's affection and concerns turn everyday encounters into reflections on companionship, love, and the joys and difficulties of caring for another creature.

Mr. Putter remembers it is his birthday and invites Mrs. Teaberry over for tea. As she repeatedly delays her arrival, he thinks about birthdays past and wonders how this year's celebration with his friends will unfold.

Henry settles down with a book, but Puppy Mudge wants him to play instead. Tugging, running, and jumping become the puppy's tools for persuasion as Henry tries to balance reading with his eager companion's demands for attention.

Mabel's tea room is missing its fancy sugar cubes, and animal detectives Bunny Brown and Jack Jones investigate. Jack welcomes a case involving sweets as the friends follow clues to explain what happened to the vanished sugar.

A full moon brings a low tide that gives Cloe the octopus a chance to explore beyond the water. Meeting the lighthouse family on the beach, Cloe joins them in discovering the treasures of the exposed ocean floor.

Gentle verse looks ahead to a new year filled with flowers, young animals, food, and family love. This picture book offers reassurance through ordinary pleasures and the continuing rhythms of daily life when the wider world feels troubling.

Thick fog surrounds the lighthouse as Whistler, Lila, and Seabold help guide boats to shore. Hearing a voice from the rocks below, they descend the cliff with a rope to investigate and help a turtle in trouble.

Linked poems follow Ludie from childhood through marriage, raising children, and old age in a West Virginia coal-mining town. Her experiences explore family, love, hardship, and loss across the ordinary events that make up a woman's life.

Mr. Putter offers to help when Mrs. Teaberry starts a knitting club. Tabby and Zeke want to join in too, but their enthusiasm sends clothing and yarn into chaos, complicating an afternoon meant to be neighborly and helpful.

This illustrated book follows migrating animals, including gray whales, monarch butterflies, caribou, and terns. Their journeys reveal the distance, endurance, and recurring challenges involved when creatures must travel to survive, with each species following its own route.

A boy decides he'd rather be an alligator and embraces his new identity, alarming his mother. At school, his toothy grin and unusual talents turn an ordinary day into an adventure about enjoying being different.

Annie plans a birthday party where everyone can dress up, and she invites her cousin Henry and his dog Mudge. With her bunny Snowball beside her, she discovers that her guests have a surprise of their own.

A hummingbird visits Annie's pink flowers, giving her and Henry an idea. Joined by Snowball and Mudge, they try to attract more birds by filling the garden with pink things in this story of observation and cooperation.

Annie loves living next door to Henry, but she wishes her own house looked prettier. Henry and his dog Mudge help her think up a decorating plan, turning a small household disappointment into a shared project.

Annie loves delicate teacups and wants friends who enjoy them too. Her cousin Henry has different tastes, but he helps her look for companions for a tea party club, showing how friendship can make room for new interests.

After eating too many pineapple jelly rolls, Mr. Putter can't sleep. He and Tabby take a nighttime walk, finding stars and unexpected company as a restless evening becomes a chance to enjoy their neighborhood together.

Cinderella's difficult life changes when she gets the chance to attend a royal ball. Cynthia Rylant retells her journey from loneliness toward love in a picture book paired with Mary Blair's original art for the Disney film.

Annie wants her dad to find someone to love, but meeting his new partner Martha makes her nervous. As a wedding approaches, Annie and Snowball face the changes that come with welcoming a stepmother into their family.

Six short poems follow babies through the familiar rhythms of a day, from morning and naps to baths and bedtime. Diane Goode's illustrations accompany scenes of small discoveries and the affection surrounding very young children.

Lost in the woods, Hansel and Gretel encounter a witch who wants to eat them. This illustrated retelling follows the siblings as they rely on their own courage and resourcefulness to face danger and seek a way home.

Mrs. Teaberry persuades Mr. Putter to enter a race for older runners. He's especially interested in the second prize, a model train, but getting ready with Tabby requires more effort than his usual comfortable routine.

A puppy's wanderings introduce young farm animals enjoying their favorite activities, from kittens and bunnies to piglets and chicks. Rhyming verses follow their lively day before the book turns toward a human baby's quiet bedtime.

A girl and her grandmother enjoy a snowy day while lyrical prose considers the different ways snow arrives and changes familiar surroundings. Lauren Stringer's illustrations move between outdoor wonder and the warmth of being together indoors.

Greek myths about Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche introduce young readers to love, loss, pride, and forgiveness. Cynthia Rylant retells these ancient stories with illustrations by Carson Ellis, exploring enduring emotions through legendary lives.

Rhyming verses explore the possibilities held inside a single day, including chances to grow, begin again, and appreciate the world. Nikki McClure's illustrations accompany this picture book about noticing time and making room for everyday discoveries.

Annie and Henry watch a robin build a nest on Annie's porch. When five eggs appear, their excitement grows, but waiting for the babies to hatch tests their patience in this story of curiosity and caring for nature.

Annie gets to play a sparkling star in her school production and practices with Henry and Mudge. When the performance arrives, she feels nervous, making support from her family and Snowball as important as remembering her part.

Brownie and her cat Pearl turn dressing up into a shared game, using powder, glitter, and rosy spray. Their efforts to look fancy raise the question of what the grown-ups will think of their new appearance.

Brownie and her cat Pearl arrive at a birthday party, but Brownie feels too shy to ring the bell. Pearl's confidence helps her take the first step toward joining the celebration in this story about facing social nerves.

Mr. Putter can't understand Mrs. Teaberry's enthusiasm for a class on cooking beans, but he goes along with Tabby. When Zeke joins the lesson too, an ordinary cooking demonstration becomes much harder to keep under control.

An envious queen threatens Snow White, who finds refuge with seven dwarfs and forms a new family with them. Cynthia Rylant retells the fairy tale alongside Gustaf Tenggren's art created for the Disney film, emphasizing friendship and hope.

Annie takes Snowball to visit her new friend Sarah, whose house is filled with the pretty things Annie loves. In the garden, the girls build a tiny fairy house, turning a playdate into an afternoon of imagination.

When her dad announces a snow day, Annie eagerly puts on her pink earmuffs. She hopes to share a winter adventure with Henry and Mudge, enjoying the possibilities that a break from the usual routine brings.

Brownie and her cat Pearl get ready for bed, moving through a bath and pajamas toward sleep. This early reader follows a familiar nighttime routine, with the two friends sharing the small steps that end their day.

Brownie and her cat Pearl head into town on a snowy day to explore the shops. Shoes, hats, and cupcakes give them plenty to enjoy as a simple outing becomes an adventure shared between close friends.

Mr. Putter and Tabby are bored in the summer heat until Mrs. Teaberry suggests touring an old boat. The outing proves enjoyable, but getting Tabby and Zeke to leave when the tour ends creates a new problem.

Annie looks forward to joining a summer book club at the library, while Henry is less enthusiastic. Their shared adventure explores how reading can become part of summer fun and bring friends together beyond the usual games.

Annie dreams of a Thanksgiving dinner with plenty of people around her large table. Since she lives with only her dad and Snowball, she must think about whom to invite and what makes a holiday gathering feel like family.

Brownie and her cat Pearl enjoy a hot day beside a little swimming pool. When Pearl unexpectedly falls in, Brownie must help her friend feel better, turning summer play into a small lesson in comfort and friendship.

Brownie and her cat Pearl stop for lunch and enjoy apples, crackers, and string cheese. This early reader follows the friends through a familiar meal, finding companionship and small pleasures in an ordinary part of the day.

Hearing an autumn school bell makes Mr. Putter wish he could return to class. He and Mrs. Teaberry bring Tabby and Zeke for show-and-tell, but the teacher's expectations of animal tricks complicate their visit to school.

Annie brings Snowball for a sleepover at her grandmother's house, looking forward to cookies, braided hair, and bedtime stories. The evening offers familiar comforts and the possibility of surprises while celebrating the bond between grandmother and granddaughter.

Annie spends a special day with her dad and Snowball, letting her bunny help choose their route. With no ordinary itinerary to follow, they set off on an outing full of surprises and time to enjoy one another.

Brownie and her cat Pearl accidentally knock over a radio while racing through the house. With someone upset about the damage, the friends must find a thoughtful way to make amends for their noisy mistake.

Brownie and her cat Pearl take their new toy car around the neighborhood. They greet neighbors, help with the mail, and share snacks, turning a small ride into a series of friendly encounters close to home.

Mr. Putter would rather avoid dancing, but Mrs. Teaberry convinces him to visit a ballroom after watching dancers on television. With Tabby and Zeke along, their evening promises surprises that unsettle his preference for familiar comforts.

These illustrated poems imagine God sharing human experiences, from ordinary jobs and meals to adopting a dog. Everyday pleasures and difficulties become a way to consider connection and spirituality, with Marla Frazee's pictures accompanying Cynthia Rylant's verse.

Mr. Putter decides he and Tabby need more activity, and Mrs. Teaberry invites them to join a baseball team. Creaky knees and Zeke's antics complicate the game as the friends try something livelier than their usual naps.

A tin soldier falls in love with a toy ballerina, but a goblin interferes with his happiness. Separated from the nursery toys, he faces a perilous journey through a sewer and encounters a hungry fish.

Mr. Putter and Tabby sign up for a library story time that welcomes readers and their pets. Mrs. Teaberry wants to join them, but bringing her mischievous dog, Zeke, could make the quiet outing unexpectedly lively.

The lighthouse family hears an otter ringing the fog buoy's bell and learns that his sister is trapped in a fishing net. With dolphins and sawfish lending help, they must devise a way to reach her.

Months without rain have left the animals of Gooseberry Park in danger. Stumpy the squirrel and her friends must work together on a plan to bring relief to the park's residents before the drought takes a greater toll.

Mr. Putter plans a birthday trip to the conservatory for Mrs. Teaberry, with Tabby and Zeke joining them. Flowers and fascinating plants promise a peaceful celebration, until an irresistible banana tree catches Zeke's attention.

This boxed set gathers the first four Lighthouse Family adventures, following Pandora the cat, Seabold the dog, and their adopted mouse children. Their seaside life brings encounters with a lost whale, woodland surprises, and dangers in thick fog.

Cynthia Rylant pairs an adaptation of the King James Bible's creation account with her own folk art illustrations. Simple language and bold paintings introduce young readers to the biblical story of the world's beginnings.

Five little penguins watch snow begin to fall and prepare for a winter outing, with Mama helping them dress warmly. While the others get ready for snowy play, one hesitant penguin prefers to remain at home.

Quiet winter days leave Mr. Putter remembering the sledding adventures of his childhood. Mrs. Teaberry supplies the sleds, and the neighbors head for the snowy slope with Tabby and Zeke for a much livelier outing.

A stolen rose brings gentle Beauty and the lonely Beast together at his secluded castle. Cynthia Rylant retells the fairy tale through their growing relationship, with Meg Park's illustrations accompanying a story of courage, sacrifice, and love.

Five fish enjoy their busy aquarium and mostly ignore the snail sharing their home. When a new fairy-tale castle creates unexpected trouble, their comfortable routines are disrupted and the overlooked tank resident may have something to offer.

Elephants, monkeys, whales, and other animals provide the starting point for a meditation on life's beauty and resilience. Cynthia Rylant's text and Brendan Wenzel's illustrations consider growth, everyday wonder, and finding strength when life becomes difficult.

The story of Jesus's birth is presented through passages from the King James Bible and Cynthia Rylant's folk art paintings. This picture book connects the nativity with selected words from Jesus's later teaching.

A princess surrounded by loving parents and fairy godmothers faces a curse from an angry, uninvited fairy. Cynthia Rylant retells the familiar story of enchanted sleep, with Erin McGuire's illustrations accompanying its promise of love and hope.

A baby sea lion named Topper appears asleep in the lighthouse family's kitchen, waiting for his mother to return. Pandora and Seabold look after their unexpected guest while the mouse children welcome a new playmate.

Rosie's family follows their busy little dog through a day of changing moods and activities. Good and bad behavior, indoors and outdoors, and other everyday contrasts introduce opposites while showing the family's affection for their pet.

Verses from the third chapter of Ecclesiastes introduce the idea that life's experiences each have their season. Cynthia Rylant combines the King James Bible text with folk art illustrations in a picture book for young readers.

Nine-year-old Flora Smallwood faces fourth grade, the loss of her dog, and her parents' separation in Rosetown, Indiana. A favorite used bookstore and friendships old and new offer comfort as she adjusts to a changing life.

After a winter inside the lighthouse, mouse children Whistler and Lila explore the forest and discover a sleeping bear beneath a tree. They wait for him to wake, hoping to welcome him to breakfast with their family.

Motor Mouse's everyday adventures include a disrupted Friday cake tradition, a taxi outing, and a trip to the movies with his brother. Three illustrated stories follow the busy mouse as familiar pleasures bring unexpected encounters and small complications.

Motor Mouse returns in three stories about croquet, a delivery day disrupted by car trouble, and mystery stories on the radio. Games, public transportation, and new ways of enjoying books bring gentle surprises to his routines.

A girl without a home or family watches an old woman living in a blue house surrounded by birds. This illustrated fable follows the child's wary interest in the house, exploring loneliness and the possibility of belonging.

Motor Mouse and his brother Valentino share three adventures involving a hot-air balloon, driving lessons, and a day at the funfair. New experiences test their confidence and preferences while giving the brothers more opportunities to enjoy time together.

Ten-year-old Flora Smallwood enjoys a summer of friends, pets, projects, and visits to her favorite used bookstore in Rosetown, Indiana. When changes threaten Wings and a Chair, she worries about the future of a place that gives her comfort.

Two friends travel around town, sharing the things they appreciate with the neighbors they meet. Cynthia Rylant's rhyming text and Sergio Ruzzier's illustrations celebrate everyday comforts, friendship, and the many reasons people have to feel thankful.

Heavy rain sweeps a bobcat kitten away from his mountain home and into Gooseberry Park. Kona the Labrador and Murray the bat must venture beyond familiar surroundings to help the lost youngster find his family.

Special toys, familiar nicknames, meals, and quiet moments help make a place feel like home. Cynthia Rylant's text and Katie Harnett's illustrations celebrate everyday belonging across different kinds of houses, neighborhoods, and families.

Poppleton prepares for Christmas by buying presents for his friends, decorating his house with snow, and making a special holiday wish. Short illustrated stories follow the pig's seasonal activities and the friendships that give them meaning.

Hornbeam the moose joins his animal friends for a crowded picnic, an unexpectedly noisy sleepover, and a visit to the swimming pool. Three stories follow his everyday mishaps as friendship helps him handle disappointment and face a new fear.

Poppleton enjoys summer by relaxing on his rooftop, taking a country drive with his friend Hudson, and welcoming a rain shower. Three illustrated stories follow the pig's warm-weather adventures and the everyday pleasures he shares with friends.

Hornbeam worries about spring winds, struggles to shop past tempting cupcakes, and joins his friends for game night. Across three stories, the moose and his companions tackle ordinary problems together, making room for laughter, treats, and mutual support.

Exhausted owl parents turn to the Mouse and Spoon Bakery when their three owlets refuse to sleep. Ginger, Tom, and Piper must prepare pillow tarts quickly, hoping their baking can bring rest to a very tired family.

A rabbit's tea party creates a busy assignment for the Mouse and Spoon Bakery. Ginger, Piper, and Tom must work together to bake enough carrot cakes before the guests arrive, meeting the needs of many hungry rabbits.

Sibling mice Ginger, Tom, and Piper run the Mouse and Spoon Bakery, where an elephant requests more than a hundred birthday cakes. With banana bread needed for monkey guests too, the little bakers face an unusually large order.

Ginger, Piper, and Tom take on an important catering job at the Mouse and Spoon Bakery. A porcupine wedding requires plenty of sticky buns, giving the three baker mice a busy celebration to prepare for.