Books like Puppy Mudge Wants to Play by Cynthia Rylant
In the fifth entry of the Puppy Mudge series, Henry enjoys a peaceful moment with a good book. However, the energetic puppy Mudge interrupts, insisting on play no matter how much Henry tries to ignore him. The story follows their humorous back-and-forth as they navigate the challenges of a playful pup and a patient reader.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cynthia Rylant
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