Cynthia Rylant
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Description
Cynthia Rylant is an American author and librarian. She has written more than 100 children's books, including works of fiction (picture books, short stories and novels), nonfiction, and poetry. Several of her books have won awards, including her novel Missing May, which won the 1993 Newbery Medal, and A Fine White Dust which was a 1987 Newbery Honor book. Two of her books are Caldecott Honor Books. Many of Rylant's books are about her childhood in Appalachia, her pets, the joys and hardships of family life, and the feelings of loners. Many of her books are written in series. - wikipedia
Books
The Wonderful Happens
Describes some of the things that bring happiness and awe into our lives, including a baby bird, fresh-baked bread, snow, clocks, the moon, and more.
Adventure Stories That Will Thrill You
The storm
Sixth book in the must-read series from a national bestselling "fresh new voice in fantasy romance."( Robin D. Owens)Eight brothers, born in four sets of twins, two years apart to the day—they fulfill the Curse of Eight Prophecy. Though no longer trapped in exile, their growing family faces new problems. Now Rydan, the tormented sixth-born son, must find a way to trust his Destined bride, Rora, a woman who possesses her own secret power—one that could bring them together or annihilate their world forever.
Beauty and the beast
Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.
Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps
Henry worries about what will happen to his big dog Mudge during their visit to his grandmother's house in the country.
The Turtle
Whistler and Lila, two of the mice children who live in a lighthouse, meet a young octopus when they visit the beach during low tide.
Poppleton in Winter
Poppleton the pig makes a new friend after an icicle accident, creates a bust of Cherry Sue, and gets a wintry birthday surprise from his pals.
A kindness
Having spent his fifteen years happily alone with his mother, Chip finds his familiar world threatened when she becomes pregnant, refuses to name the father, and confronts him with his own possessiveness.
Summer party
Nine-year-old cousins Lily, Rosie, and Tess are sad when it is time to leave Aunt Lucy, so they plan a party and get a special surprise to look forward to in the near future.
Mr. Putter & Tabby take the train
After a small setback, Mr. Putter and his favorite companions enjoy the best train ride of their lives.
Heavenly Village
Undecided souls who have died while they are not quite ready to go to heaven find themselves in the halfway place known as the Heavenly Village.
Let's Go Home
Describes the individual rooms in a house and what they mean to those who use them.
Henry and Mudge and a very merry Christmas
At Christmastime Henry and his dog Mudge enjoy baked treats, visits from relatives, lots of presents, and each other.