(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Henry and Mudge Books series. Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken. Henry and his dad always make a crazy lunch for Mom on Mother's Day. This year, they create a pineapple sofa, complete with a reclining fruit family. They plan, shop, and cook, all with trusty Mudge at their side, and the lunch is a hit. These funny meal plans, paired with lighthearted illustrations, are sure to capture readers' imaginations.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Henry and Mudge Books series. Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. In three episodic vignettes, Henry and Mudge help make cookies (Henry makes a mess while Mudge licks it up), go caroling, and celebrate Christmas morning with a big family pancake breakfast, a walk in the snow, and opening presents. The warm text and the bustling illustrations capture the spirit and excitement of the holiday.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(3) K-3 Henry and Mudge Books series. Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. Annie loves Henry's dog, Mudge, and wishes she could have a pet, too. So Henry and his parents help her find the perfect pet, one that isn't scary (like a mouse), wet (like a turtle), or hard (like a crab), and doesn't fly (like a bird). Cheerily illustrated, this familiar tale holds no surprises, but fans of the series will appreciate how big, slobbery Mudge and small, fluffy Snowball the rabbit suit their owners' personalities.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) K-3 Henry and Mudge Books series. Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. When Henry and his dog Mudge see a poster for a snowman-building contest, they race home to tell Henry's dad. They find him in the basement, painting a chair. For the contest, father and son construct a likeness of Henry's pop when he paints (including splotches of green paint everywhere) and win third place: "Most Original Snowman." Stevenson's upbeat illustrations add to Rylant's warm story about these familiar characters.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(3) K-3 Henry and Mudge Books series. Although nervous about meeting a bear on the annual family camping trip, Henry enjoys a safe outing that includes hiking, "sappy love songs" sung around the campfire, star gazing, and snuggling with his dog Mudge. The quiet story successfully captures the camping experience, and the illustrations feature attractive compositions, particularly the landscapes and night scenes.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Henry and Mudge Books series. Spy fans Henry and his dog Mudge buy a sleuthing kit, then snoop around town in search of adventure. What they find is a coded message that leads them to another spy enthusiast and his mutt. The appealing subject matter and familiar characters are enlivened, as always, by Stevenson's cheery illustrations.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.