About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of parental expectations or the irritation of a 'perfect' sibling during a stressful family trip. It provides a cathartic outlet for children who feel misunderstood by adults or frustrated by the constraints of family vacations. The story follows Henry, a boy who embraces his mischievous nature, as he navigates a camping holiday that is far from his idea of fun. While Henry's behavior is exaggerated for comedic effect, it serves as a powerful mirror for real childhood frustrations regarding autonomy and sibling rivalry. This book is ideal for children aged 5 to 9 who appreciate slapstick humor and need to see that it is normal to have 'horrid' thoughts when life feels unfair. Parents can use it as a low-pressure way to discuss how everyone in a family has different ideas of fun and how to handle disappointment when plans go awry.
