About This Book
Reach for this book when the dreaded school head lice letter arrives and your child is feeling anxious, itchy, or embarrassed. This story is the perfect antidote to the stress of hygiene outbreaks, using slapstick humor to normalize a common childhood nuisance. It follows the mischievous Henry as he deals with a lice infestation, eventually hatching a scheme to spread the 'nits' to his enemies. While the humor is irreverent and Henry is famously 'horrid,' the book serves a vital role in removing the stigma around head lice. It helps children aged 5 to 9 laugh at a situation that usually causes tears. Parents will appreciate how it pivots from a stressful medical chore to a riotous adventure, though they should be prepared for Henry's classic cheeky behavior and sibling rivalry.
