Cynthia Rylant books in order
American author of children's books and librarian
- Born
- 1954
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 161
Cynthia Rylant has published 16 novels, 10 novellas, 5 short story collections, 122 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 7 other books, beginning with When I Was Young in the Mountains (1982). The best-known is Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days (1988). The latest is Poppleton's Christmas Eve (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Cynthia Rylant
Start here
Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days
Cynthia Rylant's most-read book.
Newest
Poppleton's Christmas Eve
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
When I Was Young in the Mountains (1982)
Everyday Pets (1993)
The Bookshop Dog (1996)
Whales (1996)
Cat Heaven (1997)
Silver Packages (1997)
Scarecrow (1998)
The Bird House (1998)
Tulip Sees America (1998)
Little Whistle (2001)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish (2001)
The Great Gracie Chase (2001)
The Ticky-tacky Doll (2001)
Henry and Mudge Best Friends Forever (2006)
Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2009)
The Steadfast Tin Soldier (2013)
Novellas in order
Some Year for Ellie (1986)
A Kindness (1988)
Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears (1995)
The Islander (Mar 1998)
Cookie-Store Cat (1999)
Poppleton in Winter (2001)
Boris (2005)
The Lighthouse Family (2005)
Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan (2015)
Poppleton's Christmas Eve (2020)
Short story collections in order
Every Living Thing (1985)
A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories About Love (1990)
The Blue Hill Meadows (1997)
Children of Christmas (1999)
Thimbleberry Stories (2000)
Children's books in order
Miss Maggie (1983)
This Year's Garden (1984)
A Blue-eyed Daisy (1985)
A Fine White Dust (1986)
Night in the Country (1986)
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (1987)
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (1987)
Henry and Mudge the First Book: The First Book of Their Adventures (1987)
Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (1987)
All I See (1988)
Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days (1988)
But I'll Be Back Again (1989)
Henry And Mudge Get The Cold Shivers (1989)
Mr Griggs' Work (1989)
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (1990)
Appalachia (1991)
Birthday Presents (1991)
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps (1991)
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test (1991)
Best Wishes (1992)
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (1992)
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind (1992)
Missing May (1992)
The Relatives Came (1992)
Everyday Garden (1993)
Everyday House (1993)
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (1993)
I Had Seen Castles (1993)
The Dreamer (1993)
Mr Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog (Mr. Putter & Tabby) (1994)
Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake (1994)
Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea (1994)
Dog Heaven (1995)
Gooseberry Park (1995)
Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All (1995)
The Van Gogh Cafe (1995)
An Angel for Solomon Singer (1996)
The Old Woman Who Named Things (1996)
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees (1997)
Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane (1997)
Mr. Putter and Tabby Row the Boat (1997)
Poppleton (1997)
Poppleton and Friends (1997)
Bear Day (1998)
Bless Us All (1998)
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (1998)
Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers (1998)
Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (1998)
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen (1998)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train (1998)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn (1998)
Poppleton Forever (1998)
Bunny Bungalow (1999)
Give Me Grace (1999)
Heavenly Village (1999)
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (1999)
Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan (1999)
Poppleton in Spring (1999)
Special Gifts (1999)
In November (2000)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch (2000)
Poppleton Has Fun (2000)
The High-Rise Private Eyes the Case of the Missing Monkey (2000)
Let's Go Home (2001)
The High-Rise Private Eyes (2001)
Christmas in the Country (2002)
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House (2002)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold (2002)
Old Town in the Green Groves (2002)
Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath (2002)
Wedding Flowers (2002)
God Went to Beauty School (2003)
Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House (2003)
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase (2003)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup (2003)
The High-Rise Private Eyes #6 (2003)
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (2004)
Henry And Mudge and the Funny Lunch (2004)
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen/A Little Shopping (2004)
Long Night Moon (2004)
The Eagle (2004)
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas (2005)
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip (2005)
If You'll Be My Valentine (2005)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish (2005)
Puppies and Piggies (2005)
Puppy Mudge Wants to Play (2005)
The Stars Will Still Shine (2005)
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (2006)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn (2006)
The Journey (2006)
Alligator Boy (2007)
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (2007)
Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House (2007)
Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars (Mr. Putter & Tabby) (2007)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race (2008)
Snow (2008)
Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star (2009)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the Beans (2009)
The Beautiful Stories of Life (2009)
Annie and Snowball and the Magical House (2010)
Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze (2010)
Brownie & Pearl See the Sights (2010)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks (2010)
Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club (2011)
Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends (2011)
Brownie & Pearl Grab a Bite (2011)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell (2011)
Annie and Snowball and the Grandmother Night (2012)
Annie and Snowball and the Surprise Day (2012)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance (2012)
Mr Putter And Tabby Drop The Ball (2013)
Annie and Snowball and the Wedding Day (2014)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page (2014)
Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses (2015)
Walt Disney's Cinderella (2015)
Brownie and Pearl Ready-to-Read Collection (2016)
Little Penguins (2016)
The Puppy Mudge Collection (2016)
Life (2017)
Rosetown (2018)
Poppleton Everyday (2019)
Poetry in order
Waiting to Waltz (1984)
Other books in order
The High-Rise Private Eyes: The Case of the Puzzling Possum (2000)
Annie and Snowball Collector's Set! (2016)
Lighthouse Family Paperback Collection (2018)
Motor Mouse Delivers (2020)
Poppleton in Summer (2020)
Hornbeam All In (2023)
Rabbit Tea (2025)
About Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is an American author and librarian. She has written more than 100 children's books including works of fiction, 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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cynthia Rylant FAQ
- How many books has Cynthia Rylant written?
- Cynthia Rylant has published 16 novels, 10 novellas, 5 short story collections, 122 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Cynthia Rylant's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days.
- What is Cynthia Rylant's latest book?
- Poppleton's Christmas Eve (2020).
- What is Cynthia Rylant's most famous book?
- Henry And Mudge In The Sparkle Days (1988) is Cynthia Rylant's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.