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Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of being the 'naughty' one or is locked in a cycle of intense sibling rivalry. Horrid Henry provides a safe, slapstick outlet for children to process their own feelings of unfairness and jealousy through a character who acts out every impulse they are told to suppress. The four stories follow Henry as he navigates school projects and domestic battles with his perfect brother, Peter. It is a comedic mirror for the 6 to 9 age group, validating their occasional frustration with rules while using humor to lower the stakes of everyday misbehavior. Parents will appreciate how it sparks conversations about choices and consequences without being overly preachy.
