About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is fixated on a 'big ask' or is struggling with the frustration of earning their own money. It is a perfect choice for the elementary student who is beginning to navigate the responsibilities of chores, the value of a dollar, and the resilience needed when their best-laid plans go awry. Henry Huggins is determined to save up for a shiny new red bicycle, but every money-making scheme, from selling bubble gum to catching night crawlers, seems to backfire in spectacularly funny ways. With the help of his sensible friend Beezus and his loyal dog Ribsy, Henry learns that persistence pays off, even if the path to his goal is messy. This classic story models healthy goal-setting and the importance of supportive friendships while normalizing the 'growing pains' of childhood with a gentle, humorous touch.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in mid-century realism. There are no heavy topics like death or divorce. The primary 'conflict' is economic and social, handled with a light, hopeful resolution that rewards effort and integrity.
