Making Connections: Teaching Empathy Through Henry and Mudge Comics #3769163 (License: Personal Use)

This educational comic uses scenes from the "Henry and Mudge" books to model three key reading comprehension strategies: text-to-text (linking to other stories), text-to-self (relating to personal life), and text-to-world (connecting to broader events). Each panel pairs a visual moment-like Mudge sniffing or sleeping with Henry-with reflective narration that demonstrates deep engagement with literature. The final panel ties the fictional reunion to a real news story, reinforcing empathy and critical thinking.

Used in elementary literacy classrooms or online learning modules to teach metacognitive reading strategies; aligns with Common Core standards for RL.2.9 and RL.3.9 where students compare and contrast experiences across texts and life.