When Henry, his parents, and faithful pooch Mudge visit Great-Grandpa Bill, they encounter more grand-pas and more fun than they ever imagined.

K-Gr 3-Fans will welcome another installment in this popular series. In this adventure, Henry and his lovable dog visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the house where he lives with lots of other grandpas. The two friends go exploring and come across a pond that looks like a great place for a swim. Knowing that they should not go in the water alone, they return to the house in search of a buddy. All of the grandpas head off to the pond with the boy and the dog, resting on Mudge whenever they get tired. They all have a great time swimming in their "skivvies" and telling old stories. Brief chapters with entertaining watercolor illustrations make this book an excellent choice for beginning readers ready to make the transition to short chapter books.-Melinda Piehler, Sawgrass Elementary School, Sunrise, FL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Young Henry and his dog, Mudge, share the pleasure of their company with all the grandpas who live with their own Great-Grandpa Bill. While visiting them one summer day, Henry and Mudge explore the nearby woods and discover a swimming pond that brings delight to all. George Guidall enjoys the outing as much as the grandpas. With care and pleasure he paints images of the skivvies-only event, Mudge as a "live raft", and the warm afterglow of stories and dinner. Guidall's pacing and expression welcome listeners young and old. His narration enriches the presentation of this 2006 Theodore Geisel Award winner--an award given to a beginning chapter book that will "engage children in reading." A.R. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine