Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days

Cynthia Rylant has contributed to Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days as an author. Cynthia Rylant's gift for conveying the enchantment and beauty to be found in everyday life is seen in such award-winning books as "Missing May", winner of the Newbery Medal; "A Fine White Dust", a Newbery Honor Book; and "The Relatives Came" and "When I Was Young in the Mountains", both Caldecott Honor Books.

Books she's written and illustrated include the much-beloved "Dog Heaven" and "Cat Heaven".

Cynthia Rylant grew up in West Virginia. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest.