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35 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 1993

Feel good story that my kids love
This is one of my favorite books and also of my daughters. The illustrations are beautiful, and the heart warming story of family visits, appreciation and love just makes you feel good. I like this book so much that I will add more Cynthia Rylant books to our home library.

Cat Heaven

61 reviews

Blue Sky Press, 1997

I WOULD GIVE IT 100 STARS IF I COULD
Although this book is primarily written for a young audience who have lost beloved cats, it is equally comforting to adults. I am 56 years old and with my husband of 31 years, rescue sick and abandoned kittens. Although our intent is to foster them until a good home is found, by the time they are well and old enough to be placed, we are too in love with them to send them away. We have, however, ...

The Old Woman Who Named Things

26 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Voyager Books, 2000

What's in a Name
Cynthia Rylant has done it again-- this story tells of an elderly woman who has outlived most of those she loved and doesn't want to risk a new attachment-but but a nameless stray dog changes her mind. The story is done with a wonderful blend of humor and poignancy. It is a favorite in one pre-K classroom I know--wonderful way to positively approach those tricky issues of aging and death with ...

Every Living Thing

4 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 1988

For lovers of animals and people!!`
Wonderful stories!! Life as it is!! Having read these stories aloud to adults in nursing homes on numerous occassion and found them to satisfy our need to hear good resolves, we can all recommend this good read. "A Bad Road for Cats", one of the favorites, that hits the hard realities of human relationships and good resolves in our dealing with others when things aren't right. Stories of ...

When I Was Young in the Mountains (Reading Rainbow Books)

17 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Puffin, 1993

Memories of the Mountaina
This book showed us what is best about the mountains and the traditions of those living in those mountains. It has been so easy for our society to stereotype Appalachian mountain people as ignorant, backwards hillbillies that it is refreshing to see a depiction that shows mountain people in a different light. The old ways are disappearing. So are the mountains. The Appalachian mountains are ...

Dog Heaven

161 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Blue Sky Press, 1995

Dog Heaven
Dog Heaven We have sent this book to several friends who have lost their much loved pets over the years. It seem to let them know someone else cares for thier loss and the book does this in a very up lifting way.

An Angel For Solomon Singer

11 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Scholastic, 1996

An Angel For Solomon Singer (by a 5 year-old reviewer)
I think it is one of the most perfect books ever. Since my mom bought it, well,I'm encouraged. Because I'm a student, I could have it for my schoolbook. If I could give it ten billion stars, I'd yell out, "Hey, Solomon Singer!" (Giggle!)

Scarecrow

4 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Voyager Books, 2001

Children love it
From an adult viewpoint, I thought the book was "very nice", but my child fell in love with this book. I am rating it as he would rate it. After all, the book is intended for children. He came home from school one day to describe a wonderful story that their teacher had read to them. He said it was so special because the words were soft and pleasing. This is a first! He also loved the ...

Henry And Mudge First Book

12 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 1996

The beginning of a wonderful friendship!
As of this writing, there are some 20+ Henry & Mug books, each one a small masterpiece. However, this is the one that started it all!! Everything great or small has it's beginning, and in the beginning of THIS book, which begins, in turn, the whole series, we meet our hero, Henry. Henry lives with mom and dad, but he really doesn't have any friends. No other children live on his block, he ...

Night in the Country

9 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 1991

BEAUTIFUL BOOK...GREAT TO READ WITH THE YOUNG ONES.
Night in the country is a beautiful work. I love the illustrations by Mary Szilaggi. It, like the title states, deals with night in the country, in particular, night sounds, which can, if a young child is not use to them, be a bit alarming. I have found this book quite useful with young grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends who are unfortunate enough to live in the city. When they visit, ...

Henry And Mudge and the Tall Tree House (Ready-to-Read. Level 2)

2 reviews
Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson

Aladdin, 2003

A Wonderful Book for a Beginning Reader!
My 1st grader just loves Henry and Mudge books. They are "chapter" books-- and not "baby" books. But, they are easy to read. (Easier than Magic Tree House, for example.) Plus, this series appeals to both boys and girls (but especially boys). Note: you might want to purchase Henry And Mudge First Book before this book or with this book. It introduces the characters used in the rest of the ...

The Storm (The Lighthouse Family)

4 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 2003

All you need is love to ride "the storm"
"The Storm" by Cynthia Rylant is one of the most joyful stories a writer could ever put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to write. Finding Preston McDaniels to illustrate is probably a sign from heaven that this book was meant to be. It is perfect. That simple: "The Storm" is perfect. Because this is a ready-for-chapters book, a beginning reader has the story to practice reading skills. As a ...

In November

6 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Voyager Books, 2008

In November
What happens in November? This story is beautifully illustrated to depict different activities that occur in late fall as the earth and its' creatures prepare for winter. Cynthia Rylant uses a combination of similies and metaphors to capture the reader/listner and draw them into the book. Jill Kastner's paintings blend colors to give a striking contrast on each page that grabs the eyes of the ...

Poppleton

11 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Blue Sky Press, 1997

great value teaching for kids, and funny for parents too
My daughter loves these books, and always asks me to find more. They combine a quirky personality with good solid values, giving food for discussion as well as a chance to laugh together. The language is also quite simple and so my daughter is attempting to read it herslef. Warmly recommended.

Henry And Mudge And The Forever Sea

4 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 1997

Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
I picked this book out at our local library for my two year old daughter because she loves dogs and the beach. It turned out to be such a big hit that I am buying it! She of course can't read, but enjoyed the story and pictures very much. She loves Mudges playfullness and had just been to the beach recently so she could relate to Henry and his father playing in the water. The length of the ...

Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read)

2 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 2007

Level 2 readers are for kids reading independently
Level 2 readers are for kids reading independently and Henry And Mudge And The Big Sleepover provides another Henry and Mudge story with fine short chapters, varied sentence structure, and adventure. Here Henry is invited to a sleepover party and nighttime adventures seem to assure nobody will get to sleep, especially when a father decides to participate. Sucie Stevenson's drawings are fun ...

Henry And Mudge In Puddle Trouble

9 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Aladdin, 1996

Another favorite from Henry & Mudge series
Another one of our family favorites from the series. We especially like the humor in Snow Glory and the story of the Kittens. We have nearly all the Henry & Mudge stories. This one is on our top 5 list.

The Van Gogh Cafe

27 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2006

Gives you that warm feeling
This book is utterly beautiful in its writing and style. The stories are lovely and filled with imagery. Think of a children's book written with the short prose-like quality of Hemingway's writing blended with Fitzgerald's unbelievably realistic imagery, and you have the remarkable Van Gogh Cafe. This is one of my favorite books of all time.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish (Mr. Putter & Tabby)

5 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2006

Another good Mr. Putter & Tabby book
My son and I loved Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish. Like all of the other Mr. Putter & Tabby stories, the book focuses on the kindness of friendship, and points out that no matter how old a person gets, they still feel like a kid inside.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish (Mr. Putter & Tabby)

8 reviews
Cynthia Rylant

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2002

Endearing! Enchanting! I wish I had these when I was a kid!
For last Christmas, I gave my 2 (nearly 3) year old daughter all the Mr. Putter and Tabby books available -- and I eagerly await the newest release: "Write the Book," (because I enjoy them so much myself!) My daughter had all of the books memorized by Spring. The three that make her laugh the most are "Pick the Pears," "Paint the Porch," and, of course, "Feed the Fish." While reading "Feed the ...

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