Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, Hornbeam, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Arthur Howard is the illustrator of the Mr. Putter & Tabby, Gooseberry Park, and Motor Mouse series by Cynthia Rylant; Goatilocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl; Noodle & Lou by Liz Garton Scanlon; and his own picture books including My Creepy Valentine, My Dream Dog, and When I Was Five. He lives in New York City.

­Hornbeam belongs in the company of ­Rylant's beloved previous series for emerging readers, like Henry and Mudge and Mr. Putter and Tabby. . . . for sheer enjoyment, don't let the kids in your orbit miss out on ­Hornbeam the moose.--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "10/1/25"

Like previous installments, this one features plenty of humor, but friendship is at the heart of this tender tale. . . . a short and sweet pick for newly independent readers.--Kirkus "06/01/2025"

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-08-19

Length: 46 pages