Books like Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps by Cynthia Rylant
When Henry and his big dog Mudge arrive at his grandmother’s rural house, the young boy worries about how to keep Mudge safe during their stay. As the evening arrives, Henry must think about bedtime routines and reassure both his dog and his grandmother that Mudge will be well‑tended to. The story centers on family, care for pets, and the comforting routine of bedtime an appropriate setting for the young reader.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cynthia Rylant
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