Cynthia Rylant
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Cynthia Rylant is a celebrated American author beloved for her poignant and often whimsical children's books that captivate young readers and their parents alike. Her writing style is marked by simplicity clarity and a deep understanding of the human experience making her stories relatable and accessible to readers of all ages. Rylant's works typically fall within the genres of children's literature picture books and early readers often exploring themes of family friendship and the natural world. What sets her books apart is their unique ability to convey complex emotions and ideas in a way that is both easy to understand and deeply resonant. With a staggering 246 books in publication order Rylant's remarkable body of work has earned her numerous awards and accolades cementing her place as one of the most respected and cherished children's authors of our time.
1. When I Was Young in the Mountains (1887) Buy on Amazon
2. Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears (1948) Buy on Amazon
3. Miss Maggie (1983) Buy on Amazon
4. This year's garden (1984) Buy on Amazon
5. Waiting to Waltz (1984) Buy on Amazon
6. The Relatives Came (1985) Buy on Amazon
7. Every living thing (1985) Buy on Amazon
8. A blue-eyed daisy (1985) Buy on Amazon
9. Night in the country (1986) Buy on Amazon
10. A Fine White Dust (1986) Buy on Amazon
11. Henry and Mudge (1987) Buy on Amazon
12. Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (1987) Buy on Amazon
13. Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (1987) Buy on Amazon
14. Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (1987) Buy on Amazon
15. Children of Christmas (1987) Buy on Amazon
16. Birthday presents (1987) Buy on Amazon
17. Silverpackages and other stories (1987) Buy on Amazon
18. Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days (1988) Buy on Amazon
19. A kindness (1988) Buy on Amazon
20. All I See (1988) Buy on Amazon
21. Missing May (1989) Buy on Amazon
22. Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (1989) Buy on Amazon
23. Henry And Mudge Get The Cold Shivers (1989) Buy on Amazon
24. Mr Griggs' Work (1989) Buy on Amazon
25. But I'll be back again (1989) Buy on Amazon
26. Every Living Thing & Children of Christmas (1989) Buy on Amazon
27. Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (1990) Buy on Amazon
28. Soda jerk (1990) Buy on Amazon
29. A couple of kooks and other stories about love (1990) Buy on Amazon
30. Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps (1991) Buy on Amazon
31. Henry and Mudge take the big test (1991) Buy on Amazon
32. Appalachia (1991) Buy on Amazon
33. Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind (1992) Buy on Amazon
34. Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (1992) Buy on Amazon
35. An Angel for Solomon Singer (1992) Buy on Amazon
36. Best wishes (1992) Buy on Amazon
37. I had seen castles (1993) Buy on Amazon
38. Everyday Town (1993) Buy on Amazon
39. Everyday House (1993) Buy on Amazon
40. Everyday Pets (1993) Buy on Amazon
41. Everyday Garden (1993) Buy on Amazon
42. The dreamer (1993) Buy on Amazon
43. Everyday Children (1993) Buy on Amazon
44. Mr. Putter and Tabby pour the tea (1994) Buy on Amazon
45. Mr Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake (1994) Buy on Amazon
46. Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog (1994) Buy on Amazon
47. Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin (1994) Buy on Amazon
48. The Blue Hill Meadows and the much-loved dog (1994) Buy on Amazon
49. The Van Gogh Cafe (1995) Buy on Amazon
50. Henry and Mudge and the best day of all (1995) Buy on Amazon
51. Dog Heaven (1995) Buy on Amazon
52. Gooseberry Park (1995) Buy on Amazon
53. The Old Woman Who Named Things (1996) Buy on Amazon
54. Whales (1996) Buy on Amazon
55. The bookshop dog (1996) Buy on Amazon
56. Margaret Frank and Andy (1996) Buy on Amazon
57. Story of E. B. White (1996) Buy on Amazon
58. Story of Margaret Wise Brown (1996) Buy on Amazon
59. Story of L. Frank Baum (1996) Buy on Amazon
60. The Blue Hill Meadows (1997) Buy on Amazon
61. Mr. Putter and Tabby fly the plane (1997) Buy on Amazon
62. Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat (1997) Buy on Amazon
63. Poppleton and friends (1997) Buy on Amazon
64. Poppleton (1997) Buy on Amazon
65. Henry and Mudge in the family trees (1997) Buy on Amazon
66. Silver packages (1997) Buy on Amazon
67. Cat Heaven (1997) Buy on Amazon
68. An everyday book (1997) Buy on Amazon
69. In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen (1998) Buy on Amazon
70. Mr. Putter & Tabby take the train (1998) Buy on Amazon
71. Poppleton forever (1998) Buy on Amazon
72. Scarecrow (1998) Buy on Amazon
73. Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (1998) Buy on Amazon
74. Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (1998) Buy on Amazon
75. A Little Shopping (1998) Buy on Amazon
76. Poppleton everyday (1998) Buy on Amazon
77. Henry and Mudge and the sneaky crackers (1998) Buy on Amazon
78. Mr. Putter & Tabby toot the horn (1998) Buy on Amazon
79. The islander (1998) Buy on Amazon
80. Tulip Sees America (1998) Buy on Amazon
81. Bless Us All (1998) Buy on Amazon
82. The bird house (1998) Buy on Amazon
83. Bear day (1998) Buy on Amazon
84. Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (1999) Buy on Amazon
85. Bunny Bungalow (1999) Buy on Amazon
86. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's house (1999) Buy on Amazon
87. Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (1999) Buy on Amazon
88. Special Gifts (1999) Buy on Amazon
89. Poppleton in spring (1999) Buy on Amazon
90. Poppleton in fall (1999) Buy on Amazon
91. Cookie-Store Cat (1999) Buy on Amazon
92. Give Me Grace (1999) Buy on Amazon
93. Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan (1999) Buy on Amazon
94. The Wonderful Happens (1999) Buy on Amazon
95. Some Good News (1999) Buy on Amazon
96. Heavenly Village (1999) Buy on Amazon
97. Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices Timeless Themes--Gold (1999) Buy on Amazon
98. Mr. Putter & Tabby paint the porch (2000) Buy on Amazon
99. Poppleton Has Fun (2000) Buy on Amazon
100. The Case of the Missing Monkey (2000) Buy on Amazon
101. In November (2000) Buy on Amazon
102. The Case of the Climbing Cat (2000) Buy on Amazon
103. Thimbleberry Stories (2000) Buy on Amazon
104. The Case of the Puzzling Possum (2000) Buy on Amazon
105. Poppleton in Winter (2001) Buy on Amazon
106. The Case of the Troublesome Turtle (2001) Buy on Amazon
107. Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish (2001) Buy on Amazon
108. Let's Go Home (2001) Buy on Amazon
109. Little Whistle (2001) Buy on Amazon
110. The great Gracie chase (2001) Buy on Amazon
111. Little Whistle's Dinner Party (2001) Buy on Amazon
112. Summer party (2001) Buy on Amazon
113. The ticky-tacky doll (2001) Buy on Amazon
114. Good Morning Sweetie Pie (2001) Buy on Amazon
115. The great Gracie chase stop that dog! (2001) Buy on Amazon
116. Days with Henry & Mudge (2001) Buy on Amazon
117. Seasons with Henry & Mudge (2001) Buy on Amazon
118. Adventure Stories That Will Thrill You (2001) Buy on Amazon
119. Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices Timeless Themes--Bronze (2001) Buy on Amazon
120. Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath (2002) Buy on Amazon
121. Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices Timeless Themes--Gold Level (2002) Buy on Amazon
122. Mr. Putter & Tabby catch the cold (2002) Buy on Amazon
123. Christmas in the country (2002) Buy on Amazon
124. Old Town in the Green Groves (2002) Buy on Amazon
125. The Case of the Sleepy Sloth (2002) Buy on Amazon
126. Henry and Mudge and the tall tree house (2002) Buy on Amazon
127. The Storm (2002) Buy on Amazon
128. Wedding flowers (2002) Buy on Amazon
129. Little Whistle's Medicine (2002) Buy on Amazon
130. Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices Timeless Themes--Copper Level (2002) Buy on Amazon
131. Prentice Hall Literature -- Timeless Voices Timeless Themes -- Bronze Level (2002) Buy on Amazon
132. God Went to Beauty School (2003) Buy on Amazon
133. Mr. Putter & Tabby stir the soup (2003) Buy on Amazon
134. The Case of the Fidgety Fox (2003) Buy on Amazon
135. The Whale (2003) Buy on Amazon
136. Puppy Mudge has a snack (2003) Buy on Amazon
137. Henry and Mudge and the wild goose chase (2003) Buy on Amazon
138. Little Whistle's Christmas (2003) Buy on Amazon
139. Moonlight (2003) Buy on Amazon
140. Friendship Stories You Can Share (2003) Buy on Amazon
141. High-Rise Private Eyes Bookmark (2003) Buy on Amazon
142. Henry And Mudge and the Funny Lunch (2004) Buy on Amazon
143. Henry and Mudge and a very merry Christmas (2004) Buy on Amazon
144. Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket (2004) Buy on Amazon
145. The Case of the Baffled Bear (2004) Buy on Amazon
146. In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen/A Little Shopping (2004) Buy on Amazon
147. Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend (2004) Buy on Amazon
148. The Eagle (2004) Buy on Amazon
149. Long Night Moon (2004) Buy on Amazon
150. Mr. Putter & Tabby Write a Book (2004) Buy on Amazon
151. Mr. Putter & Tabby make a wish (2005) Buy on Amazon
152. The Turtle (2005) Buy on Amazon
153. Puppy Mudge Wants to Play (2005) Buy on Amazon
154. Henry and Mudge and the great grandpas (2005) Buy on Amazon
155. The Case of the Desperate Duck (2005) Buy on Amazon
156. If you'll be my Valentine (2005) Buy on Amazon
157. The stars will still shine (2005) Buy on Amazon
158. Puppies and piggies (2005) Buy on Amazon
159. Boris (2005) Buy on Amazon
160. The Octopus (2005) Buy on Amazon
161. Miracles in motion (2005) Buy on Amazon
162. Henry and Mudge and the big sleepover (2006) Buy on Amazon
163. Mr. Putter & Tabby spin the yarn (2006) Buy on Amazon
164. The Journey (2006) Buy on Amazon
165. Henry and Mudge best friends forever (2006) Buy on Amazon
166. Ludie's life (2006) Buy on Amazon
167. Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars (Mr. Putter & Tabby) (2007) Buy on Amazon
168. Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (2007) Buy on Amazon
169. Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House (2007) Buy on Amazon
170. Alligator boy (2007) Buy on Amazon
171. Cinderella (2007) Buy on Amazon
172. Annie & Snowball Doll (2007) Buy on Amazon
173. Prentice Hall Literature (2007) Buy on Amazon
174. Mr. Putter & Tabby run the race (2008) Buy on Amazon
175. Annie and Snowball and the pink surprise (2008) Buy on Amazon
176. Snow (2008) Buy on Amazon
177. Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club (2008) Buy on Amazon
178. Hansel and Gretel (2008) Buy on Amazon
179. Baby Face (2008) Buy on Amazon
180. Mr. Putter & Tabby spill the beans (2009) Buy on Amazon
181. Brownie & Pearl get dolled up (2009) Buy on Amazon
182. Annie and Snowball and the shining star (2009) Buy on Amazon
183. Brownie & Pearl go for a spin (2009) Buy on Amazon
184. Brownie & Pearl step out (2009) Buy on Amazon
185. Walt Disney's Snow White and the seven dwarfs (2009) Buy on Amazon
186. Annie and Snowball and the cozy nest (2009) Buy on Amazon
187. The Beautiful Stories of Life (2009) Buy on Amazon
188. All in a day (2009) Buy on Amazon
189. Brownie & Pearl see the sights (2010) Buy on Amazon
190. Mr. Putter & Tabby clear the decks (2010) Buy on Amazon
191. Annie and Snowball and the magical house (2010) Buy on Amazon
192. Annie and Snowball and the wintry freeze (2010) Buy on Amazon
193. Brownie & Pearl hit the hay (2010) Buy on Amazon
194. Brownie Pearl Make Good (2010) Buy on Amazon
195. Leaves (CANCELLED) (2010) Buy on Amazon
196. Brownie & Pearl grab a bite (2011) Buy on Amazon
197. Mr. Putter & Tabby ring the bell (2011) Buy on Amazon
198. Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club (2011) Buy on Amazon
199. Annie and Snowball and the thankful friends (2011) Buy on Amazon
200. Brownie & Pearl take a dip (2011) Buy on Amazon
201. Wait for Me (2011) Buy on Amazon
202. Mr. Putter & Tabby dance the dance (2012) Buy on Amazon
203. Annie and Snowball and the surprise day (2012) Buy on Amazon
204. Annie and Snowball and the grandmother night (2012) Buy on Amazon
205. browning & pearl hit the hay (2012) Buy on Amazon
206. Mr Putter And Tabby Drop The Ball (2013) Buy on Amazon
207. The steadfast tin soldier (2013) Buy on Amazon
208. God got a dog (2013) Buy on Amazon
209. Mr. Putter & Tabby turn the page (2014) Buy on Amazon
210. Annie and Snowball and the wedding day (2014) Buy on Amazon
211. The otter (2014) Buy on Amazon
212. Mr. Putter & Tabby smell the roses (2015) Buy on Amazon
213. Gooseberry Park and the master plan (2015) Buy on Amazon
214. Puppy Mudge Collector's Set : Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend; Puppy Mudge Has a Snack; Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket; Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath; Puppy Mudge Wants to Play; Henry and Mudge (2015) Buy on Amazon
215. Mr. Putter & Tabby hit the slope (2016) Buy on Amazon
216. Little penguins (2016) Buy on Amazon
217. We Love You Rosie! (2016) Buy on Amazon
218. Creation (2016) Buy on Amazon
219. Life (2017) Buy on Amazon
220. The Sea Lion (2017) Buy on Amazon
221. Henny Penny Lenny Denny and Mike (2017) Buy on Amazon
222. Beauty and the Beast (2017) Buy on Amazon
223. Nativity (2017) Buy on Amazon
224. Herbert's first Halloween (2017) Buy on Amazon
225. Adventures of Annie and Snowball (2017) Buy on Amazon
226. Ecclesiastes (2018) Buy on Amazon
227. The Bear (2018) Buy on Amazon
228. Rosetown (2018) Buy on Amazon
229. Motor Mouse (2019) Buy on Amazon
230. Poppleton in Summer (2020) Buy on Amazon
231. Poppleton's Christmas Eve (2020) Buy on Amazon
232. Motor Mouse Delivers (2020) Buy on Amazon
233. We Give Thanks (2021) Buy on Amazon
234. Rosetown Summer (2021) Buy on Amazon
235. Motor Mouse and Valentino (2021) Buy on Amazon
236. Kitten in Gooseberry Park (2022) Buy on Amazon
237. Home Is Where the Birds Sing (2022) Buy on Amazon
238. Poppleton at Christmas (2022) Buy on Amazon
239. Rain (2023) Buy on Amazon
240. Rosetown Always (2023) Buy on Amazon
241. Poppleton Series 6 Books Set (an Acorn Book) - Poppleton Poppleton and Friends Poppleton Every Day Poppleton in Fall Poppleton at Christmas Poppleton in Summer (2023) Buy on Amazon
242. Hornbeam All In (2023) Buy on Amazon
243. Hornbeam Gets It Done (2024) Buy on Amazon
244. Rabbit Tea (2025) Buy on Amazon
245. Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake (2025) Buy on Amazon
246. Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog (2025) Buy on Amazon
About Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is a celebrated American author novelist and poet known for her distinctive writing style that effortlessly weaves together the complexities of human experience with the simple joys of everyday life. Born in Hopewell West Virginia Rylant developed a passion for storytelling at a young age drawing inspiration from her rural upbringing and the people who surrounded her.
As an author Rylant has built a reputation for crafting stories that are both poignant and accessible speaking directly to the hearts of readers of all ages. Her writing is characterized by its simplicity clarity and emotional depth creating a sense of intimacy that draws readers in and refuses to let go. Whether exploring the intricacies of family relationships the joys of childhood or the struggles of growing up Rylant's stories are infused with a quiet wisdom and compassion that resonates deeply with readers.
Throughout her career Rylant has established herself as a beloved author with a loyal following of readers who return to her books again and again for their comfort insight and emotional resonance. Her books have been praised for their ability to capture the essence of the human experience making them a staple of many readers' personal libraries. With a body of work that spans multiple genres and series Rylant continues to be a leading voice in contemporary children's literature inspiring readers with her unique voice and perspective.