Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All

Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All

The First Day of May On the first day of May Henry woke up early and said to his big dog Mudge, " I'm having a birthday today. " Mudge wagged his tail, rolled over, and snored.

" Mudge, " said Henry, " wake up. I'm having a birthday today. " Mudge wagged, rolled to the other side, and snored some more.

" Mudge, " said Henry, " birthday cake. " Mudge opened one eye. " Ice cream, " said Henry. Mudge opened the other eye.

" And lots and lots of crackers, " said Henry. Mudge jumped up. He shook Henry's hand.

Henry was having a birthday and Mudge would be having crackers. The first day of May looked pretty good.