Cynthia Rylant

Author of The Relatives Came

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About the Author

Cynthia Rylant was born on June 6, 1954 in Hopewell, Virginia. She attended and received degrees at Morris Harvey College, Marshall University, and Kent State University. Rylant worked as an English professor and at the children's department of a public library, where she first discovered her love show more of children's literature. She has written more than 100 children's books in English and Spanish, including works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Her novel Missing May won the 1993 Newbery Medal and A Fine White Dust was a 1987 Newbery Honor book. Rylant wrote A Kindness, Soda Jerk, and A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories, which were named as Best Book for Young Adults. When I was Young in the Mountains and The Relatives Came won the Caldecott Award. She has many popular picture books series, including Henry and Mudge, Mr. Putter and Tabby and High-Rise Private Eyes. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Image credit: Uncredited photo at West Virginia Department of Commerce

Series

Henry and Mudge

Mr. Putter and Tabby

Poppleton

The High-Rise Private Eyes

Puppy Mudge

The Lighthouse Family

Annie and Snowball

Cobble Street Cousins

Brownie & Pearl

Little Whistle

Gooseberry Park

Works by Cynthia Rylant

Popular Recent

The Relatives Came (1985) 4,377 copies

Henry and Mudge: The First Book (1987) 3,679 copies

When I Was Young in the Mountains (1982) 3,422 copies

Missing May (1992) 3,278 copies

Henry And Mudge And The Happy Cat (1990) 1,996 copies

Henry And Mudge In Puddle Trouble (1987) 1,957 copies

Henry and Mudge and the best day of all (1995) 1,624 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (1992) 1,510 copies

Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test (1991) 1,501 copies

Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days (1988) 1,472 copies

Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (1989) 1,433 copies

Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (1987) 1,417 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (1989) 1,396 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps (1991) 1,378 copies

Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (1987) 1,243 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind (1993) 1,098 copies

Poppleton (1900) 1,096 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea (1994) 1,004 copies

Henry And Mudge And The Snowman Plan (1999) 930 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog (1994) 927 copies

Gooseberry Park (1995) 917 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (1998) 914 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin (1994) 912 copies

In November (2000) 910 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers (1998) 878 copies

The Old Woman Who Named Things (1996) 861 copies

Poppleton and Friends (1997) 802 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears (1948) 783 copies

Poppleton In Winter (2001) 772 copies

Henry And Mudge in the Family Trees (1997) 770 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House (2002) 761 copies

The Storm (2002) 749 copies

Night in the Country (1986) 743 copies

Henry And Mudge And Annies Good Move (1998) 714 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch (2004) 714 copies

Dog Heaven (1995) 714 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake (1994) 707 copies

Every Living Thing (1985) 674 copies

The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog! (2001) 673 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (2006) 642 copies

Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend (2004) 636 copies

The Van Gogh Cafe (1995) 614 copies

Snow (2008) 612 copies

Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds (1991) 608 copies

Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (2000) 600 copies

Old Town in the Green Groves : Laura Ingalls Wilder's Lost Little House Years (2002) 600 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas (2005) 590 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase (2003) 586 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane (1997) 566 copies

Poppleton: Poppleton Everyday (1900) 548 copies

Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (2004) 545 copies

Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House (2003) 538 copies

Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath (Puppy Mudge) (2002) 528 copies

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen (1998) 518 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat (1984) 492 copies

Scarecrow (1998) 486 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (2007) 474 copies

An Angel For Solomon Singer (1992) 462 copies

A Fine White Dust (1986) 445 copies

Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket (2004) 426 copies

Christmas In The Country (2002) 425 copies

Poppleton In Spring (1999) 421 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish (2001) 418 copies

The Islander (1998) 408 copies

Silver Packages: An Appalachian Christmas Story (1997) 408 copies

Poppleton In Fall (1999) 399 copies

If You'll Be My Valentine (2004) 398 copies

Lighthouse Family: The Whale (2003) 397 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train (1998) 374 copies

All in a Day (2009) 374 copies

Poppleton: Poppleton forever (1998) 371 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn (1998) 363 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold (2002) 359 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book (2004) 354 copies

Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (2004) 349 copies

Puppy Mudge Has a Snack (2003) 348 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch (2000) 346 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #1: The Case of the Missing Monkey (2000) 315 copies

I Had Seen Castles (1993) 314 copies

The Eagle (2004) 313 copies

Some Good News (1999) 308 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #2: The Case of the Climbing Cat (2000) 306 copies

The Blue Hill Meadows (1600) 305 copies

Poppleton Has Fun (2000) 304 copies

Cat Heaven (1997) 303 copies

A Little Shopping (1998) 303 copies

Special Gifts (1999) 295 copies

God Went to Beauty School (1728) 293 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup (1964) 280 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars (2007) 280 copies

Puppy Mudge Wants to Play (2005) 277 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish (2005) 270 copies

The Whales (1996) 268 copies

The Journey: Stories Of Migration (2006) 264 copies

Thimbleberry Stories (2006) 261 copies

Summer Party (2001) 238 copies

Tulip Sees America (1998) 237 copies

Birthday Presents (1800) 229 copies

Wedding Flowers (2002) 228 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn (2006) 226 copies

Give Me Grace: A Child's Daybook of Prayers (1999) 225 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race (2008) 224 copies

Life (2017) 222 copies

The Turtle (2005) 220 copies

Little Whistle (2001) 218 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House (2007) 210 copies

The Bookshop Dog (1996) 209 copies

Let's Go Home: The Wonderful Things About a House (2002) 208 copies

This Year's Garden (1984) 206 copies

The Wonderful Happens (2000) 201 copies

Long Night Moon (2004) 188 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest (2009) 188 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #3: The Case of the Puzzling Possum (2001) 178 copies

Brownie & Pearl Step Out (2010) 175 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball (2013) 174 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the Beans (2009) 170 copies

Walt Disney's Cinderella (2007) 169 copies

A Blue-Eyed Daisy (1985) 168 copies

Puppies and Piggies (2008) 167 copies

All I See (1988) 166 copies

Little Penguins (2016) 165 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks (2010) 157 copies

The Cookie-Store Cat (1999) 156 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page (2014) 155 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #4: The Case of the Troublesome Turtle (2001) 153 copies

The Heavenly Village (1999) 153 copies

Hansel and Gretel (2008) 148 copies

Brownie & Pearl Hit the Hay (2011) 148 copies

The Dreamer (1993) 148 copies

Brownie & Pearl See the Sights (2010) 148 copies

God Got a Dog (2013) 146 copies

The Octopus (2005) 140 copies

The Beautiful Stories of Life: Six Greeks Myths, Retold (2009) 130 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell (2011) 118 copies

Moonlight: The Halloween Cat (2003) 116 copies

Bless Us All: A Child's Yearbook of Blessings (1998) 115 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance (2012) 115 copies

Alligator Boy (2007) 108 copies

The Stars Will Still Shine (2005) 108 copies

Bunny Bungalow (1999) 107 copies

Bear Day (1998) 105 copies

Children of Christmas: Stories for the Season (1987) 105 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #7: The Case of the Baffled Bear (2004) 101 copies

The Bird House (1863) 100 copies

The Ticky-Tacky Doll (2002) 99 copies

Something Permanent (1994) 97 copies

Boris (1700) 94 copies

Beauty and the Beast (2017) 94 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope (2016) 93 copies

Good Morning, Sweetie Pie and Other Poems for Little Children (2001) 92 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club (2008) 92 copies

Mr Griggs' Work (1989) 91 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Pink Surprise (1675) 88 copies

The Otter (Lighthouse Family) (1657) 88 copies

Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan (1780) 87 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #6: The Case of the Fidgety Fox (1802) 84 copies

The Bear (2018) 83 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses (1600) 82 copies

Best Wishes (1992) 81 copies

The Sea Lion (7) (Lighthouse Family) (2017) 79 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #8: The Case of the Desperate Duck (2005) 78 copies

HENRY AND MUDGE, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER (READY-TO-READ, LEVEL 2) (2004) — Author — 72 copies

Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2009) 70 copies

The High-Rise Private Eyes #5: The Case of the Sleepy Sloth (1891) 69 copies

Poppleton Every Day: An Acorn Book (1685) 69 copies

Rosetown (2018) 68 copies

Nativity (2017) 65 copies

Little Whistle's Dinner Party (1600) 63 copies

But I'll Be Back Again (1989) 63 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read) (2009) 60 copies

Ludie's Life (2006) 60 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Magical House (2010) 59 copies

Brownie & Pearl Grab a Bite (2011) 57 copies

Brownie & Pearl Get Dolled Up (2010) 56 copies

Waiting to Waltz: A Childhood (1715) 55 copies

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack #1 (6-in-1) (2012) 53 copies

Henry and Mudge Collector's Set: Henry and Mudge; Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble; Henry and Mudge in the Green Time;… (2014) 53 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read) (2010) 52 copies

Creation (2016) 51 copies

Soda Jerk (1990) 51 copies

Miss Maggie (1774) 49 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read) (2011) 48 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Surprise Day (2012) 48 copies

A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories about Love (1990) 46 copies

A Kindness (1988) 45 copies

Ecclesiastes: To Everything There Is a Season (2018) 44 copies

You Be the Bread and I'll Be the Cheese: Showing How We Care (1992) 44 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Grandmother Night (1869) 44 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read) (2011) 42 copies

Little Whistle's Christmas (2003) 40 copies

Brownie & Pearl Take a Dip (2011) 39 copies

Brownie & Pearl Go for a Spin (2012) 38 copies

Herbert's First Halloween (2017) 38 copies

Motor Mouse (2019) 37 copies

We Give Thanks (2021) 37 copies

Little Whistle's Medicine (2002) 37 copies

Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike (2017) 36 copies

We Love You, Rosie! (2017) 35 copies

Margaret, Frank, and Andy: Three Writers' Stories (1996) 33 copies

Baby Face: A Book of Love for Baby (2008) 30 copies

The Puppy Mudge Collection: Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath; Puppy Mudge Wants to Play; Puppy Mudge Has a Snack; Puppy Mudge… (2015) 30 copies

Annie and Snowball and the Wedding Day (2014) 27 copies

Rain (2023) 27 copies

The Steadfast Tin Soldier (2013) 26 copies

Sleeping Beauty (2017) 24 copies

Brownie & Pearl Make Good (2012) 23 copies

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen/A Little Shopping: The Cobble Street Cousins #1-2 (2004) 22 copies

Home Is Where the Birds Sing (2022) 22 copies

Everyday Pets (1993) 21 copies

Everyday Book (1997) 20 copies

Everyday Children (1993) 17 copies

The Lighthouse Family Paperback Collection: The Storm; The Whale; The Eagle; The Turtle; The Octopus; The Otter; The… (2018) 16 copies

Henry and Mudge Collector's Set #2: Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers; Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat; Henry and… (2016) 16 copies

Cobble Street Cousins Complete Collection: In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen; A Little Shopping; Special Gifts; Some Good… (2018) 15 copies

Hornbeam All In (The Hornbeam Books) (2023) 14 copies

Henry and Mudge The Complete Collection: Henry and Mudge; Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble; Henry and Mudge and the… (2018) 14 copies

The Brownie & Pearl Collection: Brownie & Pearl Step Out; Brownie & Pearl Get Dolled Up; Brownie & Pearl Grab a Bite;… (2016) 14 copies

Everyday Town (1993) 12 copies

Everyday House (1993) 12 copies

Everyday Garden (1993) 11 copies

Poppleton in summer (2020) 11 copies

Poppleton at Christmas: An Acorn Book (2022) 11 copies

A Kitten in Gooseberry Park (2022) 10 copies

A Lighthouse Family Treasury: The Storm; The Whale; The Eagle; The Turtle (2016) 10 copies

Rosetown Summer (The Rosetown Books) (2021) 10 copies

Annie and Snowball Collector's Set!: Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday; Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest… (2016) 10 copies

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2 (6-in-1) (2013) 9 copies

Henry and Mudge: Fun and Furry Tales (2017) 7 copies

Motor Mouse Delivers (Motor Mouse Books) (2020) 7 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby 19 Book Collection (2012) 6 copies

The adventures of Annie and Snowball (2017) 5 copies

Mr. Putter & Tabby Collection (Mr. Putty & Tabby: Bake the Cake, Fly the Plane, Pick the Pears, Pour the Tea, Row the… 4 copies

Motor Mouse & Valentino (Motor Mouse Books) (2021) 4 copies

Painting (Early Success) (2002) 4 copies

Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea - BIG LARGE BOOK _ CLASSROOM Teacher's Edition 3 copies

'Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble' and 'Henry and Mudge in the Green Time' 3 copies

'Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon' and 'Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days' 3 copies

CHEERIOS Promotions -3 Book Set - MARSUPIAL SUE / CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM /THE RELATIVES CAME (2001) 2 copies

Auf immer, May. ( Ab 10 J.) 2 copies

Henry and Mudge Books - And the Wild Wind, And the Bedtime Thumps, In the Family Trees, In the Green Time (Four Books) 1 copy

Henry and Midge and the Sneaky Crackers 1 copy

Henry and Midge and the Long Weekend 1 copy

Henry and Midge and the Forever Sea 1 copy

The Henry and Mudge Collection: First Book, Puddle Trouble, Yellow Moon, Sparkle Days, Long Weekend, (2005) 1 copy

Poppel und seine Freunde 1 copy

Poppel fährt ans Meer 1 copy

Henry and Midge in Puddle Trouble 1 copy

Complete Story of Walt Disney's SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 1 copy

Henry and Mudge Box Set of 12: The First Book; in Puddle Trouble; the Green Time; Forever Sea; Get the Cold Shivers;… 1 copy

Summer Fun (Henry & Mudge) (2002) 1 copy

Henry and Midge get the Cold Shivers 1 copy

Henry and Midge in the Sparkle Day 1 copy

The Cobble Street Cousins A Little Shopping 1 copy

Henry and Mudge Reader 1 copy

Every Living Thing & Children of Christmas (1989) 1 copy

Days with Henry & Mudge (2000) 1 copy

(Henry and Mudge Series) Henry and Mudge in the sparkle days / Henry and Mudge and the long weekend / Henry and Mudge… 1 copy

Henry and Mudge Boxed Set (Read Through the Seasons) (2005) 1 copy

The Rescue 1 copy

Henry and Mudge & Mr. Putter and Tabby Books: Set of 7 (Take the Big Test ~ Happy Cat ~ Annie's Good Move ~ The… (1991) 1 copy

Henry and Mudge Set of 6 Books (The First Book ~ Bedtime Thumps ~ Puddle Trouble ~ Forever Sea ~ Mr. Putter and Tabby… (1991) 1 copy

The Snow Glory 1 copy

Rylant Pack: Every Living Thing; Gooseberry Park ; Cobble St Cousins wedding flowers; special gifts; summer party (An… (2009) 1 copy

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Associated Works

Eskimo Boy: Life in an Inupiaq Village (1992) — some editions — 214 copies

Friendship Stories You Can Share (2001) — Contributor — 108 copies

Love Stories (1997) — Contributor — 11 copies

Growing Up Stories (1995) — Contributor — 10 copies

Somebody to Surprise (4-in-1) (1994) — Author — 9 copies

Top Teen Stories (2004) — Contributor — 6 copies

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Common Knowledge

Birthdate: 1954-06-06
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Hopewell, West Virginia, USA
Places of residence: Eugene, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
Kent, Ohio, USA
Beaver, West Virginia, USA
Cool Ridge, West Virginia, USA
Education: Morris Harvey College
Marshall University
Kent State University
Occupations: children's book author
librarian

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Gooseberry Park (#1) by Cynthia Rylant

Stumpy Squirrel has just settled into a new nest in a magnificent pin oak in Gooseberry Park. It's the perfect spot for her babies to be born! When they arrive healthy and strong, Stumpy's three good friends--a Labrador retriever, a wise hermit crab, and a bat--are thrilled.

But after a terrible ice storm destroys the pin oak, Stumpy disappears. It takes a special combination of courage, humor, and tenacity for Stumpy's friends to rescue her babies and bring her home again.

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PlumfieldCH | 12 other reviews | May 9, 2024 |

Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds by Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant and Barry Moser both grew up in Appalachia. Together, author and illustrator present us with a gentle yet poignant picture, in words and images, of the people of Appalachia--their homes, food, dogs, surroundings, and views of the world.

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PlumfieldCH | 5 other reviews | Apr 20, 2024 |

Snow: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids by Cynthia Rylant

Somehow, this book is still magical even though I'm reading it in March when Spring is taunting us here in Alaska. I love the way Rylant describes different types of snow:

"The best snow is the snow that comes softly in the night, like a shy friend afraid to knock, so she thinks she'll just wait in the yard until you see her. This is the snow that brings you peace."

Gorgeous illustrations enhance the story, and make you feel all warm and cozy.

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In November by Cynthia Rylant

"In November, at winter's gate, the stars are brittle. The sun is a sometimes friend. And the world has tucked her children in, with a kiss on their heads, till spring."

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