Books by Cynthia Rylant
15 books by Cynthia Rylant have full reviews here; all 148 Cynthia Rylant titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.
Cynthia Rylant has 15 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 1–7 reading level. The typical Cynthia Rylant book lands at Grade 3, with average content intensity 1/5. Cynthia Rylant's books span 5 series, including Little House, Little Whistle, High-Rise Private Eyes, and 2 more.
Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Cynthia Rylant book is right for a child. All of Cynthia Rylant's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.
Old town in the green groves
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Old town in the green groves
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Little Whistle's dinner party
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Little Whistle's dinner party
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Little Whistle's medicine
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Little Whistle's medicine
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Little Whistle
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Little Whistle
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Little Whistle's Christmas
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Little Whistle's Christmas
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The High-Rise Private Eyes
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The High-Rise Private Eyes
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Henry and Mudge and the tall tree house
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Henry and Mudge and the tall tree house
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A little shopping
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A little shopping
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Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers
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Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers
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Henry And Mudge And The Forever Sea
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Henry And Mudge And The Forever Sea
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Special Gifts
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Special Gifts
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The Relatives Came
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The Relatives Came
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Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read)
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Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read)
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Herbert's first Halloween
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Herbert's first Halloween
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Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike
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Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike
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- A Blue-Eyed Daisy Level 3 · Moderate 2 editions
- A couple of kooks and other stories about love Level 4-5 · Mild
- A fine white dust Level 4-5 · Mild
- A kindness Level 4-5 · Moderate 2 editions
- All I See Level 2 · Gentle
- All in a Day Level 2 · Gentle
- An Angel for Solomon Singer Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Annie and Snowball and the cozy nest Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Annie and Snowball and the magical house Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Annie and Snowball and the Surprise Day Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Annie and Snowball and the wedding day Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Brownie & Pearl take a dip Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Brownie and Pearl Get Dolled Up Level 2 · Gentle
- Brownie and Pearl Go for a Spin Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Brownie and Pearl Grab a Bite Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Brownie and Pearl Hit the Hay Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Brownie and Pearl Ready-to-Read Collection Level 4-5 · Gentle
- Brownie and Pearl See the Sights Level 2 · Gentle
- Brownie and Pearl Step Out Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Bunny Bungalow (Voyager Books) Level 2 · Gentle
- Case of the Missing Monkey Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Cat Heaven Level 1-2 · Mild
- Children Of Christmas Level 2 · Gentle
- Christmas In The Country Level 2 · Gentle
- Dog Heaven Level 2 · Mild
- Ecclesiastes Level 2 · Gentle
- Every living thing Level 3 · Gentle
- Everyday Town Level 2 · Gentle
- Fine White Dust, A Level 4-5 · Mild
- God Got a Dog Level 2 · Gentle
- God Went to Beauty School Level 3 · Moderate
- Good Morning, Sweetie Pie Level 3-4 · Gentle
- Gooseberry Park Level 4-5 · Mild
- Gooseberry Park and the master plan Level 3 · Mild
- Hansel and Gretel Level 2 · Mild
- Henry and Mudge and a very merry Christmas Level 2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (Henry and Mudge) Level 1-2 · Mild
- Henry and Mudge and Annie's perfect pet Level 2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's house Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry And Mudge And The Bedtime Thumps Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the big sleepover Level 2 · Gentle
- Henry And Mudge And The Careful Cousin Level 2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (Henry & Mudge Books) Level 2-3 · Gentle
- Henry And Mudge And The Funny Lunch Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the happy cat Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (Henry & Mudge Books) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend (Henry & Mudge Books) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers (Family Time With Henry & Mudge) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan Level 5 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the starry night Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge and the tumbling trip Level 2 · Gentle 2 editions
- Henry And Mudge And The Wild Wind Level 2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge best friends forever Level 6 · Gentle
- Henry And Mudge Get The Cold Shivers Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry And Mudge In Puddle Trouble Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge in the family trees Level 2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (Ready-To-Read) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (Henry & Mudge Books) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Henry y Mudge y el mejor día del año Level 1-2 · Gentle
- High-Rise Private Eyes #8 Level 1-2 · Gentle
- In Aunt Lucy's kitchen Level 3 · Gentle
- In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen/A Little Shopping Level 4-5 · Gentle
- In November Level 2 · Gentle
- Little Penguins Level K-1 · Gentle
- Miracles in motion Level 2 · Gentle
- Missing May Level 4-5 · Moderate
- Moonlight Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Mr Griggs' Work Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog (Mr. Putter & Tabby) Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake (Mr. Putter & Tabby) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race (Mr. Putter & Tabby) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars (Mr. Putter & Tabby) Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter & Tabby spin the yarn Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Drop the Ball Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Paint the Porch Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea Level 3 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Ring the Bell Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Stir the Soup (Mr. Putter and Tabby) Level 2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train (Mr. Putter & Tabby) Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Mr. Putter And Tabby Write the Book (Mr. Putter & Tabby) Level 4-5 · Gentle
- Old Woman Who Named Things Level 2 · Mild
- Poppleton and Friends Level 3 · Gentle
- Poppleton Has Fun Level 3 · Gentle
- Poppleton in Fall (Poppleton) Level 2 · Gentle
- Poppleton in spring Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Poppleton in winter Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Poppleton's Christmas Eve Level 3 · Gentle
- Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend (Puppy Mudge Ready-to-Read) Level 2 · Gentle
- Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket Level 2 · Gentle
- Puppy Mudge Wants to Play (Puppy Mudge Ready-to-Read) Level 2 · Gentle
- Rosetown Level 4-5 · Mild
- Silver packages Level 2 · Gentle
- Some Good News Level 3 · Gentle
- The Case of the Climbing Cat (High-Rise Private Eyes) Level 2-3 · Gentle
- The case of the climbing cat (The High-Rise Private Eyes) Level 2-3 · Gentle
- The Case of the Puzzling Possum (High-Rise Private Eyes) Level 4-5 · Gentle 3 editions
- The Great Gracie Chase; Stop That Dog! Level 2 · Gentle
- The Heavenly Village Level 3 · Mild
- The High-Rise Private Eyes #5: The Case of the Sleepy Sloth Level 1-2 · Gentle
- The High-Rise Private Eyes #6 Level 1-2 · Gentle
- The islander Level 3 · Mild 2 editions
- The lighthouse family. Level 3 · Gentle 3 editions
- The otter Level 1-2 · Mild
- The Van Gogh Cafe Level 3 · Gentle
- The Wonderful Happens Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Thimbleberry stories Level 1-2 · Gentle
- This year's garden Level 1-2 · Mild
- Tulip Sees America Level 1-2 · Gentle
- Waiting to Waltz Level 2 · Mild
- Walt Disney's Cinderella Level 3 · Gentle
- Wedding flowers Level 3 · Gentle
- When I Was Young in the Mountains Level 2 · Gentle
Questions about Cynthia Rylant's books
- What reading level are Cynthia Rylant's books?
- Cynthia Rylant's reviewed books range from Grade 1–7, with the typical book at Grade 3. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
- Are Cynthia Rylant's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
- All 15 of Cynthia Rylant's reviewed books are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 1/5.
- What age are Cynthia Rylant's books appropriate for?
- Cynthia Rylant's reviewed books target Ages 5-8 and Ages 9-12. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.