Henry and Mudge Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Henry and Mudge books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
Buy on Amazon1989
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers
Buy on Amazon1989
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
Buy on Amazon1990
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
Buy on Amazon1991
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
Buy on Amazon1992
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind
Buy on Amazon1993
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
Buy on Amazon1994
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
Buy on Amazon1995
Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All
Buy on Amazon1995
Best Friends
Buy on Amazon2001
Days with Henry & Mudge
Buy on Amazon2001
Seasons with Henry & Mudge
Buy on Amazon2001
Summer Fun
Buy on Amazon2002
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch
Buy on Amazon2004
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas
Buy on Amazon2004
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip
Buy on Amazon2005
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
Buy on Amazon2005
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Henry and Mudge series is publication order: 1. Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (1989), 2. Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (1989), 3. Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (1990), 4. Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps (1991), 5. Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (1992), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Henry and Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant contains 18 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Henry and Mudge series is written by Cynthia Rylant. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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