About This Book
Reach for this book when your evening routine has devolved into a power struggle and you both need a humorous outlet to diffuse the tension. Rather than offering a moralizing lesson on the importance of sleep, Francesca Simon provides a funhouse mirror reflection of a child's desperate, creative, and often hilarious attempts to avoid the inevitable end of the day. It is an ideal choice for parents of children who feel that bedtime is an unfair restriction on their personal freedom. Through the mischievous lens of Horrid Henry, children aged 5 to 8 can see their own frustrations validated and laughed at simultaneously. This collection of stories normalizes the high energy and sibling rivalry that often peak right when parents are most exhausted. By reading about Henry's over-the-top antics and his perfect brother Perfect Peter, families can find a moment of shared levity that makes the real-life transition to sleep feel a little less like a battlefield.
