About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of being the 'naughty' one in the family or when sibling rivalry has reached a boiling point. It is particularly effective for children who struggle with perfectionist expectations and need a safe, humorous outlet to explore their more rebellious impulses without real world consequences. The stories follow Henry, a boy who constantly clashes with his rule-following brother, Perfect Peter, over everything from condiment choices to birthday parties. While the humor is slapstick and irreverent, the emotional core speaks to the universal frustration of feeling misunderstood or unfairly compared to others. Henry's exaggerated antics provide a cathartic experience for kids, allowing them to laugh at household friction while normalizing the messy feelings of jealousy and anger. It is a fantastic choice for reluctant readers aged 5 to 9 who respond better to high energy, funny narratives than traditional moral lessons.
