Henry and Mudge: The First Book

Personal Reaction: I really enjoyed this book. I remember reading Henry and Mudge books as a kid, but I did not remember any specific details. This is what made it so fun to read this chapter book. It was like being a kid and reading it all over again. Read Aloud: This is a cute short chapter book an......more

It's time for another blast from the past! I must spend a Saturday reflecting on a favorite early transitional chapter book from my childhood. I read so many of these as a child, and I have most of them for my own classroom. The characters and stories are appealing to young kids, and it's a nice ste......more

First sentence: Henry had no brothers and no sisters. "I want a brother," he told his parents. "Sorry," they said. Henry had no friends on his street. "I want to live on a different street," he told his parents. "Sorry," they said. Henry had no pets at home. "I want to have a dog," he told his paren......more

Love their inseparable relationship 💞......more

Transitional Personal Reaction: I absolutely LOVE Henry and Mudge books. I grew up reading these. They are actually some of the books that helped me become a reader. That said, I would definitely use these in my classroom because I think they are a great tool that teachers can use to help their stude......more