Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant (née Smith), born June 6, 1954, in Hopewell, Virginia, is an acclaimed American author and librarian who has written over 100 children's books, including picture books, novels, nonfiction, and poetry, often drawing from her Appalachian childhood.[1][2][5] She gained prominence with her debut *When I Was Young in the Mountains* (1982), a Caldecott Honor Book, and won the Newbery Medal for *Missing May* (1993) and a Newbery Honor for *A Fine White Dust* (1987).[1][2]
children's literature
picture books
novels
poetry
nonfiction
Christmas In The Country
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
Brownie & Pearl Grab a Bite
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read)
Puppy Mudge Has a Snack
Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon
Missing May
A Little Shopping (Cobble Street Cousins)
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time
Annie and Snowball and the Wedding Day
Brownie & Pearl See the Sights
Brownie & Pearl Get Dolled Up
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (Henry & Mudge Books (Simon & Schuster Hardcover))
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday
Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend
Little Whistle
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (Ready-to-Read)
Annie and Snowball and the Grandmother Night
Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
Wedding Flowers (Cobble Street Cousins)
If You'll Be My Valentine (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Poppleton Everyday (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat