Cynthia Rylant

Describes the autumn activities and traditions that November's cooling temperatures bring.

Although made of straw and borrowed clothes, a scarecrow appreciates his peaceful, gentle life and the privilege of watching nature at work.

Henry and his big dog Mudge try to keep busy inside the house during a thunderstorm.

Henry and Mudge the dog's boring weekend becomes interesting when Mom suggests building a castle in the basement.

While trying out the spy glasses, spy hat, and other items in their new spy kit, seven-year-old Henry and his dog Mudge make a new friend and form a spy club.

In the autumn Henry and his big dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some Halloween spooks, and share Thanksgiving dinner.

While Henry's parents are at a Sweetheart Dance on Valentine's Day, he and his dog Mudge have a wonderful time staying at Mrs. Hopper's house, where they enjoy tea and music and dressing up in various costumes.

When Brownie and her cat go for a spin in her car, neither one is ready for it to end.

When Henry's cousin Annie prepares to move in next door he and Mudge help calm her fears.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.