Cynthia Rylant

Describes the autumn activities and traditions that November's cooling temperatures bring.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

When Mudge gets sick unexpectedly, Henry does all he can to make him feel better.

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

Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby take time off from napping to play on the Yankee Doodle Dandies baseball team.

Poppleton the pig moves from the city to a small town, where he makes new friends and spends Mondays reading adventure books in the library. Meet Poppleton -- he's the new pig in town! He makes friends with his new neighbor, Cherry Sue. He goes to the library every Monday to read adventure stories. And he helps his friend Fillmore take his medicine when he is sick.

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

Although made of straw and borrowed clothes, a scarecrow appreciates his peaceful, gentle life and the privilege of watching nature at work.

While trying out the spy glasses, spy hat, and other items in their new spy kit, seven-year-old Henry and his dog Mudge make a new friend and form a spy club.

Poppleton the pig enjoys the company of geese flying south, buys a new winter coat with the help of his friend Cherry Sue, and tries to order pancakes at the Lion's Club breakfast.