For Henry and his big dog Mudge, the first day of May means bright balloons, potato-sack races, cake, and even a pinata! It's Henry's birthday, and for these two friends, it's the best day of all! Spanish-speaking children can now enjoy the adventures of Henry and his lovable dog, Mudge, popular with their English-speaking classmates since 1987. Hoy es el cumpleanos de Henry. Asi que Henry y su perrazo Mudge van a celebrar con globos brillantes, carreras de sacos de papas, regalos y una pinata. Va a ser el mejor dia del ano! Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including beloved series Henry and Mudge, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Oregon. Suçie Stevenson is the acclaimed author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children and is best known as the illustrator of the popular Henry and Mudge books by Cynthia Rylant. She lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with her little cocker spaniel, Gracie. Alma Flor Ada, an authority on multicultural and bilingual education, is the recipient of the 2012 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and in 2014 she was honored by the Mexican government with the prestigious OHTLI Award. She is the author of numerous award-winning books for young readers, including Dancing Home with Gabriel Zubizarreta, My Name Is María Isabel , Under the Royal Palms (Pura Belpré Medal), Where the Flame Trees Bloom , and The Gold Coin (Christopher Award Medal). She lives in California, and you can visit her at AlmaFlorAda.com.