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Cynthia Rylant


Alligator BoyRylant, Cynthia
Alligator Boy
A boy, tired of being a boy, becomes an alligator--and it suits him just fine! The vet comforts the boy’s worried mother, and says all will be well--as long as he keeps going to school, of course....
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Annie and Snowball and the Dress-Up BirthdayRylant, Cynthia
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-Up Birthday
Snowball (a bunny) and her pet person, Annie, live next door to Mudge (a dog) and his pet person Henry. They have lots of fun together. In Annie and Snowball’s first adventure, it’s happy birthday and a BIG surprise for Annie. There are 4 other Annie and Snowball books so far.
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Henry and Mudge: The First Book of Their AdventuresRylant, Cynthia
Henry and Mudge: The First Book of Their Adventures
Before his cousin Annie moved in nearby, Henry was lonely. His parents get him a tiny puppy, who quickly becomes his big best friend. This is just the first book of their many adventures.
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the DogRylant, Cynthia
Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog
Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby live (mostly peacefully) next door to Mrs. Teaberry and her dog. When she hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and Tabby agree to walk her dog for a week, not knowing what they are in for! There are lots of books in this fun series.
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PoppletonRylant, Cynthia
Poppleton
Meet Poppleton, the new pig in town, who lives in a charming house and goes to the library every Monday to read good books. If you like Poppleton, you can read more about his life in six more books.
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The Bookshop DogRylant, Cynthia
The Bookshop Dog
Everyone who comes to Martha Jane’s Bookshop comes to see Martha Jane (the owner’s beloved dog). When the owner has to go to the hospital to get her tonsils out, the whole town begins to fight over the chance to take care of Martha Jane.
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The Great Gracie Chase:  Stop That Dog!Rylant, Cynthia
The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog!
Gracie, a good dog, gets put outside when she barks at some noisy painters. When Gracie decides to go for a walk, the painters, the neighbors, and the garbage man all run after her. She can’t figure out why, so she keeps running, causing the whole town to join in the chase.
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The Relatives CameRylant, Cynthia
The Relatives Came
A big old carload of relatives from Virginia come to visit and everyone has a wonderful time.
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The Van Gogh CafeRylant, Cynthia
The Van Gogh Cafe
Be sure to bring your appetite for surprises when you come to the Van Gogh Cafe in Flowers, Kansas. Your order is sure to come with a side of magic.


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Thimbleberry StoriesRylant, Cynthia
Thimbleberry Stories
Nigel Chipmunk lives in a cozy little cottage on Thimbleberry Lane. Dipper the Hummingbird, Little Owl, Claudius the garter snake and Mudpuppy the salamander are his neighbors, and they are always ready for an adventure.

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