When his puppy Mudge gets dirty, Henry has some trouble giving him a bath.

Welcome Mudge!Mudge is Henry's puppy, a puppy wholoveshis blanket. Mudge brings his blanketeverywhere.But when the blanket gets lost, it's up to Henry to find it...or Mudge might never go to sleep!

Henry tries to read, while his puppy Mudge tries to get him to play.

Henry's puppy Mudge enjoys playing with Fluffy the cat.

Henry wants to read his book, but Puppy Mudge has other ideas. He wants to play. Henry "really" wants to read, but how can he resist his big playful puppy?

The adventures of Henry and his big dog Mudge.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this book of their adventures, they share the joys of winter.

Henry and his big dog Mudge try to keep busy inside the house during a thunderstorm.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place.

Play along with Puppy Mudge! This paper over board Ready-to-Read collection includes five Puppy Mudge stories as well as the first story in the beloved Henry and Mudge series! Before Mudge was a big, playful dog, he was a big, playful puppy! Classic characters Henry and Mudge star in this unforgettable series by award-winning author Cynthia Rylant. These hilarious and heartwarming adventures in friendship are must-haves for any beginning reader. Parents and children alike will cherish this paper over board collection that comes with a beautiful matte cover and a bonus Henry and Mudge story! This Ready-to-Read treasury includes all of Puppy Mudge’s adventures: Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend, Puppy Mudge Has a Snack, Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket, Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath, and Puppy Mudge Wants to Play. Also included is a bonus story, the Henry and Mudge adventure that started it all: Henry and Mudge: The First Book.