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Henry faces a comical challenge when his puppy Mudge becomes covered in dirt. Together they tackle the messy bath, turning a routine clean‑up into a lively, lighthearted adventure for young readers.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cynthia Rylant
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