Gr. 1-3. In their twenty-seventh Ready-to-Read adventure, Henry and his dog, Mudge, take a trip out west. In fact, west is as specific as the locale gets. Still, kids will know they are in cowboy country by the landscape, the cowboy hats, and the souvenirs that catch Henry's eye. This is simple fare: an auto trip out west, views of the local flora and fauna and the sights, and the return home. Bracken illustrates the book in the style of Sucie Stevenson (who illustrated a number of previous books in the series), using bright, cartoon-style art that captures the happy feeling of life on vacation. New readers, especially those who have cut their reading teeth on other Henry and Mudge books, will like this. --Ilene Cooper Copyright 2006 Booklist

On a family vacation out West, Henry and his dog Mudge have fun chasing tumbleweeds, hiking, taking car rides in the canyon, and buying souvenirs (Mudge finds beef jerky especially tantalizing). The simple, easy-to-read text lacks suspense, but fans of the duo will enjoy the trip. The Sucie Stevenson-style illustrations nicely complement the story. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.