While the grandpas are resting, Henry and Mudge explore the woods nearby where they find a pond to go swimming.
Knowing his parents don't allow him to swim alone, Henry goes back to get his dad to supervise.
They then head back to the house where Henry's mother has made spaghetti for them to eat.
"[1] Several reviewers noted the way the illustrations provided context clues for new readers ready for short chapter books.
The award committee cited, "The simple sentence structure, along with a design that advances this well-told story, provides a satisfying celebration of family and friendship.