A book that is sure to cause an outbreak of giggles… ~ Sheila
If you have a child between the age of 4 and 8, they are probably familiar with the shenanigans of Horrid Henry. Author Francesca Simon has made Horrid Henry the #1 bestselling chapter book series for children in the UK. With over 15 million copies of the Horrid Henry books sold,apparently readers everywhere are enjoying these tales…
This was my first time reading Horrid Henry and this book has 4 stories centered around Henry’s adventures over Christmas. I have to admit, I really enjoyed the book. The four short stories were witty and funny. In the first story Henry is upset that he didn’t get the leading role in the Christmas play at school, however he takes his part as the Innkeeper to a whole new and hysterical level.
In the second story Henry battles over decorating the tree with his brother, Perfect Peter. Henry had Christmas presents for people… but due to a series of events…. now he did not and he has to think outside the box of what to do….
In the third story it is Christmas Eve and Henry’s greed for gifts gives him the idea to ambush Santa. Yeah… you heard me right.
And finally in the fourth story Christmas is here and by now I realize that Henry really is horrid! Children would probably giggle themselves silly as this book is being read…. outrageous behavior, over the top horribleness…. Francesca has earned her way with these books that are sure to bring a smile to the most reluctant of readers!
This review copy came from Sourcebooks
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What a great children’s Christmas book!!
I did laugh Vicki because I could picture a child trying to make his part in the school play a bit…. “better”. That was my favorite of the stories.
I just recently learned of these books after winning one one a blog. I have started buying them to read to my kids. They really like them! I think I have this one, just haven’t read it yet.
Good timing to read this one Julie all 4 stories follow each other around Christmas. 🙂
I’ll have to add this one to his other books on our library’s shelf.
It’s hard to find books for reluctant readers and boys.
Patricia I would love to hear your take on these books… do kids love them? I imagine they would.
Ha Ha ambushing Santa. Imagine getting all of his presents for yourself.
Yeah Esme… I laughed!
We got this one from Santa, as he knows that my kids are very into the Horrid Henry books lately. (There were four others under the tree too.) We’ve only read the first story, and I agree – it is pretty funny.
We’re also into the My Weird School series here, too.
HI Melissa! I havent heard of the My Weird School Series. I should look them up!