Cynthia Rylant

Illustrations and text celebrate the many things--both big and small--that make a place feel like home.

Caldecott honor book: 1986.

In 1973, Flora loves living in the quiet town of Rosetown, Indiana, where change is not constant, but life takes a decided turn during the summer between fourth and fifth grades.

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

In 1972, Flora Smallwood, nine, copes with her parents' separation with the help of her friends, Yury and Nessie, a new pet, and the familiar routines of life in Rosetown, Indiana.

Moonlight the cat loves everything about Halloween, from pumpkins to children to candy.

Henry's family takes in a stray cat, the ugliest cat they have ever seen, and an amazing relationship blossoms between it and their big dog Mudge.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his parents go on a quiet camping trip to Big Bear Lake, enjoying the clean smell of trees and wonderful green dreams.

When his puppy Mudge gets dirty, Henry has some trouble giving him a bath.