Horrid Henry
"Fine fare for beginning readers, this clever book should find a ready audience. " -Booklist"The angle here is spot-on, and reluctant readers will especially find lots to love about this early chapter book series. Treat young readers to a book talk or read-aloud and watch Henry go flying off the shelf." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""a loveable bad boy" " -People""The writing is very clever, the humor will have you laughing your pants off, and I firmly believe these books are so popular because there's a littleHorrid Henryin each of us... Ross's illustrations bringHorrid Henry's mischievous side to life with his devilish looks and slanted eyebrows."" -Examiner.com""Humor is a proven enticement for reluctant readers, and Francesca Simon's 'Horrid Henry' series locates the funny bone with ease"" -Newsday""Kids who love funny books will love the 'Horrid Henry' series by Francesca Simon... Simon's hilariously dead-pan text is wonderfully complemented by Tony Ross's illustrations, which comically capture the consequences of Henry's horridness."" -Children's Corner, Scripps Howard News Service""For kids beginning to read independently, "Horrid Henry" by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross arrived from England this year, importing sophisticated humor and a sly approach to storytelling. Not since "Nate the Great" has an early reader series created such a buzz."" -Los Angeles Times""Not since "Nate the Great" has an early reader series created such an addiction."" -Newsday""Sometimes kids just need to laugh. In these four easy-to-read stories about mischievous Henry, kids may laugh so hard they'll snort milk out through their noses!"" -Central California Parent"Do your kids like silly books?...Francesca Simon'sHorrid Henryseries features horrid but loveable Henry and Moody Margaret. " -Montgomery Life