In the fourteenth book in the Henry and Mudge series, it is Henry's birthday! There will be bright balloons, presents, and cake! For these two friends, it is more than a birthday, it's the best day of all!

Annie forms a club for girls who love teacups and other dainty things, but she will always love her cousin Henry and his big drooly dog too.

In the winter Henry and his big dog Mudge play in the snow, share a family Christmas dinner, and gather around a crackling winter fireplace.

"Annie is spending the night at her grandmother's house. So is her pet bunny, Snowball. Grandmother nights are full of fun things like baking cookies, braiding hair, and telling bedtime stories that always give Annie and Grandmother sweet dreams. Annie can's wait to see what surprises Grandmother has planned for tonight!"--Dust jacket.

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry's parents to visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas, they lead them all on a wonderful adventure.

Henry worries about what will happen to his big dog Mudge during their visit to his grandmother's house in the country.

Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.

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.