Cynthia Rylant writes across every register, from the beloved Henry and Mudge early readers to Newbery-honored novels. Her ear for plain, exact language has made her one of the most-read writers for children.
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On the Bradbury list
Books by Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant at Bradbury Press
Cynthia Rylant published 21 titles with Bradbury Press, from 1984 to 1993. 1 of those book carried a national citation — Caldecott Honor.
| Year | Title | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | This year's garden | — |
| 1984 | Waiting to Waltz | — |
| 1985 | The Relatives Came | Caldecott Honor |
| 1985 | A blue-eyed daisy | — |
| 1985 | Every living thing | — |
| 1986 | Night in the country | — |
| 1987 | Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble | — |
| 1987 | Henry and Mudge | — |
| 1987 | Henry and Mudge in the Green Time | — |
| 1987 | Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon | — |
| 1988 | Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days | — |
| 1989 | Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea | — |
| 1990 | Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat | — |
| 1991 | Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps | — |
| 1991 | Henry and Mudge take the big test | — |
| 1992 | Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend | — |
| 1992 | Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind | — |
| 1993 | Everyday Town | — |
| 1993 | Everyday House | — |
| 1993 | Everyday Children | — |
| 1993 | Everyday Garden | — |
Questions about Cynthia Rylant
How many books did Cynthia Rylant publish with Bradbury Press?
Cynthia Rylant has 21 titles on the Bradbury list, published between 1984 and 1993.
Which Cynthia Rylant books are the most recognised?
The Relatives Came (Caldecott Honor, 1985).
Where should a new reader start with Cynthia Rylant?
Begin with The Relatives Came (1985) — the most widely read of the Bradbury titles — then work outward through the rest of the list below.