Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps The ninth book of their adventure

Cynthia Rylant

Book - 1991

Henry worries about what will happen to his big dog Mudge during their visit to his grandmother's house in the country.

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Published
New York : Bradbury Press c1991.
Language
English
Main Author
Cynthia Rylant (-)
Other Authors
Suçie Stevenson (illustrator)
Physical Description
40 p. : ill
ISBN
9781442015524
9780785791270
9780689810114
9780689801624
9780027780062
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Review by Booklist Review

Gr. 1-3. Children familiar with Henry and his canine companion, Mudge, will welcome another warm chapter in their ongoing escapades. This time, Henry's very nervous about visiting grandma. Grandma, it seems, has never met Mudge, and Henry's afraid she may not be prepared for Mudge's drooly kisses or his long thumping tail. In fact, Henry's scared that if Mudge doesn't comport himself exactly right, he'll be banished outdoors for the night, leaving Henry alone in a strange new house, filled with strange new noises. That, of course, is exactly what happens, and children will love the way vulnerable Henry works things out. With colorful cartoon drawings adding just the right touch, this cheerful, funny tale, divided into short chapters, is perfect for beginning readers. ~--Stephanie Zvirin

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Review by School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 2-- Will this lovable duo ever run out of opportunities for good times and good feelings? Not as long as there are childhood joys and fears to be remembered and recorded by this talented author-artist team. In this, the ninth adventure in this easy-to-read series, Henry's family motors to Grandmother's house in the country, and Henry is full of misgivings. Will Grandmother object to Mudge's drool? Will Mudge eat the coffee table? Worst of all, will he be forced to sleep outside? Grandmother loves Mudge, drool and all. But after the large awkward canine knocks things from tables, he is put outside, and Henry has to sleep alone. Never fear, though, for the ending is practical and totally satisfying. The simple text, full of rhythmic poetic repetition, conveys the hesitancies and humor in this common situation. To this are added lively watercolors that amplify characters, emotions, and setting. This is a perfect marriage of pictures and words. Bravo Henry and Mudge. May they go on forever! --Nancy Seiner, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

While visiting Grandmother in the country, it quickly becomes apparent that Mudge is too large for Grandmother's house and must sleep outside - much to Henry's chagrin. Once again the author has developed a fresh, warm, imaginative, and realistic tale for beginning readers. From HORN BOOK 1991, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Kirkus Book Review

In their ninth book, the little boy and his huge dog visit Henry's grandmother; who accepts Mudge's drooling with unexpected aplomb; however, after Mudge knocks down a third thing in her crowded little house, he's banished outdoors--leaving Henry alone and apprehensive in a strange place at bedtime. As always, Rylant's telling is affectionately humorous and the conclusion is a realistic, amusing surprise. Still tops. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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