Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea

Summary

This children's book by Cynthia Rylant follows the sunny summer outing of a young boy named Henry, his father, and his massive dog, Mudge. After packing their supplies and driving to the coast, the trio spends the afternoon swimming in the surf, eating hot dogs, and constructing a detailed sandcastle. A highlight of the trip occurs when the brave dog leap…

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This children's book by Cynthia Rylant follows the sunny summer outing of a young boy named Henry, his father, and his massive dog, Mudge. After packing their supplies and driving to the coast, the trio spends the afternoon swimming in the surf, eating hot dogs, and constructing a detailed sandcastle. A highlight of the trip occurs when the brave dog leaps into the waves to rescue a red rubber toy from being swept away by the tide. As the day concludes, the group encounters a fast-moving crab on

Themes

• kids
• family