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Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
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- Storytime for Kids
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- Jul 2, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 429
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Summary
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend is a children's book written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. The story follows a young boy named Henry and his large dog, Mudge, as they struggle with boredom during a cold and rainy February weekend. To brighten their spirits, Henry's mother suggests a creative project to build a giant castle out of old appliance boxes in the basement. The entire family collaborates on the construction, using paint and cardboard to transform the drab setting into a medieval playland complete with turrets and a drawbridge. By working together, they turn a gloomy day into an imaginative adventure where they take on the roles of knights and kings. This Level 2 Ready-to-Read book uses simple language to celebrate the power of creativity and family bonding. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/storytime_for_kids Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/