Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat

Summary

In this illustrated children's book by Cynthia Rylant, a young boy named Henry and his large dog Mudge take in a shabby stray cat that wanders onto their doorstep. Although the feline is scruffy, the family grows fond of it as it develops a maternal bond with Mudge, teaching the dog manners and sharing his toys. The family eventually displays lost-and-fou…

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In this illustrated children's book by Cynthia Rylant, a young boy named Henry and his large dog Mudge take in a shabby stray cat that wanders onto their doorstep. Although the feline is scruffy, the family grows fond of it as it develops a maternal bond with Mudge, teaching the dog manners and sharing his toys. The family eventually displays lost-and-found posters around town, which leads a policeman to claim his beloved pet, originally named Dave. While Henry and Mudge are heartbroken to see t

Themes

• kids
• family