Level 2: Reading Independently More complex stories Varied sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters
When Mom has visions of farm-fresh food, Henry and Mudge are off for day in the country! French's farm has rolling hills and a host of friendly animals that Mudge can't wait to meet. But when one wily goose doesn't take kindly to visitors, Henry and Mudge find this goose LOVES the thrill ofchasing! It's everyone for himself in this chase turned race. The real question is who will win?Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Visit her at CynthiaRylant.com.
Suçie Stevenson is the acclaimed author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children and is best known as the illustrator of the popular Henry and Mudge books by Cynthia Rylant. She lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with her little cocker spaniel, Gracie.A Guide for Reading Groups toThe Henry and Mudge SeriesBy Cynthia RylantIllustrated by Suçie StevensonAbout This Series“Bravo Henry and Mudge,” cheersSchool Library Journal. “May they go on forever.”The Horn Bookjoins the chorus: “These books are lively, reassuring, and comical – just right for newly independent readers, with cartoon-style illustrations that gallop, skip, and splash right along with the text.”Henry and his endearing dog Mudge have been beguiling beginning readers ever since their first adventure was published in 1987. Twenty-eight titles are now available in the Ready-to-Read line, each an engaging launch for lively classroom discussions, intriguing projects, and a lifelong love of readinld