Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant has written at least 200 books. Their most popular book is Missing May with 13 saves with an average rating of 4.4⭐.

Author Bio

Cynthia Rylant is an American author and librarian. She has written more than 100 children's books, including works of fiction (picture books, short stories and novels), 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.

Many of Rylant's books are about her childhood in Appalachia, her pets, the joys and hardships of family life, and the feelings of loners. Many of her books are written in series. - wikipedia

Authorship percentage indicates primary author status - excluding introductions, forewards and other contributions.

Series

17 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Mr. Putter & Tabby

Mr. Putter & Tabby is a 17-book series with 17 released primary works first released in 1994 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard.

Series

16 primary books17 released books

Authored 100% of series

Henry and Mudge

Henry and Mudge is a 17-book series with 17 released primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Suçie Stevenson, Cynthia Rylant, and Jean Little.

#1
Henry and Mudge: The First Book
#2
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble: The Second Book of Their Adventures
#4
Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon: The Fourth Book of Their Adventures
#5
Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days
#6
Henry and Mudge and the forever sea: The sixth book of their adventures

Series

6 primary books4 released books

Authored 100% of series

The Lighthouse Family

The Lighthouse Family is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2002 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant.

Series

6 primary books

Authored 83% of series

Poppleton

Poppleton is a 6-book series with 6 released primary works first released in 1997 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague.

#1
Poppleton
#2
Poppleton And Friends
#4
Poppleton Forever
#5
Poppleton in Spring
#6
Poppleton in Fall: An Acorn Book

Series

5 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Cobble Street Cousins

Cobble Street Cousins is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 1998 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant.

#1
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
#2
A Little Shopping
#4
Some Good News
#5
Summer Party
#6
Wedding Flowers

Series

3 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Gooseberry Park

Gooseberry Park is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1995 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant.

#1
Gooseberry Park
#2
Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan
#3
A Kitten in Gooseberry Park

Series

3 primary books

Authored 67% of series

Poppleton Acorn series

Poppleton Acorn series is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1997 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague.

#1
Poppleton
#2
Poppleton And Friends
#6
Poppleton in Fall: An Acorn Book

Series

2 released books

Authored 100% of series

Brownie & Pearl

Brownie & Pearl is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2010 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant.

Brownie & Pearl See the Sights
Brownie & Pearl Step Out

Series

2 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Annie and Snowball

Annie and Snowball is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant.

#9
Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club
#10
Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends

Series

1 released book

Authored 100% of series

Puppy Mudge

Puppy Mudge is a 1-book series first released in 2003 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant and Suçie Stevenson.

Puppy Mudge Has a Snack

Series

1 released book

Authored 100% of series

Rosetown

Rosetown is a 1-book series first released in 2021 with contributions by Cynthia Rylant.

Rosetown Summer