Hornbeam and his friends embark on three new larger-than-life adventures in the third book in the Hornbeam series, from the creators of the Gooseberry Park, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter and Tabby books!

Hornbeam the moose, Eureka the goose, Cuddy the bull, and Adorabelle the skunk are the best of friends through thick and thin. Most especially when there’s fun to be had!

In “Swap Meet,” Hornbeam and Eureka eagerly attend their favorite yearly event: an item exchange!

In “Blue Team,” the sporty Adorabelle asks Hornbeam to join her volleyball game, but his antlers end up tangled in the net!

In “Adventure World,” it’s Cuddy’s birthday, and the whole gang gets together to celebrate at the Adventure World Party Place.

About The Author

Photograph courtesy of the author

Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred 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.

About The Illustrator

Arthur Howard

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.

Product Details

Publisher: Beach Lane Books (August 19, 2025)
Length: 48 pages
ISBN13: 9781665954747
Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

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

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