Don’t be Horrid, Henry! written by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Tony Ross, is a wonderful early readers book about a young boy named Henry and the mean things Henry does to his younger brother Peter. Henry is a scruffy child, who is messy and at times very naughty and is known as Horrid Henry. His new little brother Peter is clean, kind and a very nice person to all, and is known as Perfect Peter. Henry does not like Peter and tries to get Peter in trouble, in order to get rid of him. Henry’s plan goes horribly wrong.
Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is an easy read that is full of wonderfully illustrated pictures that are comical and fun. Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is an early readers book that many advanced readers will enjoy reading independently, and those needing assistance will equally enjoy as a group read during carpet time.
Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is an excellent tool to use as a discussion point if you have a new class and want to find out a little more about them. Learners as young as reception will be enthusiastic when discussing the bad decisions Henry makes, and reflecting on what they have done to their older/younger brothers and sisters.
Older readers can also use Don’t be Horrid, Henry! during a cross-curricular lesson on conflicts and morality. After reading the text together, the class can then create an additional chapter of havoc and mayhem between Henry and his younger brother Peter. This can evolve into discussions on the types of conflicts that arise in the playground, which can be evaluated further through the exploration of non-aggressive resolutions. Drama can then be introduced in a follow up lesson involving group work and role play. Discussions and the re-enacting of playground conflict could aid in an examination into the different possible perspectives available during an incident in the playground.
Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is a wonderful read that any age group will enjoy, with illustrations that are bright, and filled with intriguing detail that will ignited the imagination. Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is a fun story and a great addition to a lesson plan
Enjoy.

Don’t be Horrid, Henry! written by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Tony Ross, is a wonderful early readers book about a young boy named Henry and the mean things Henry does to his younger brother Peter. Henry is a scruffy child, who is messy and at times very naughty and is known as Horrid Henry. His new little brother Peter is clean, kind and a very nice person to all, and is known as Perfect Peter. Henry does not like Peter and tries to get Peter in trouble, in order to get rid of him. Henry’s plan goes horribly wrong.
Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is an easy read that is full of wonderfully illustrated pictures that are comical and fun. Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is an early readers book that many advanced readers will enjoy reading independently, and those needing assistance will equally enjoy as a group read during carpet time.
Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is an excellent tool to use as a discussion point if you have a new class and want to find out a little more about them. Learners as young as reception will be enthusiastic when discussing the bad decisions Henry makes, and reflecting on what they have done to their older/younger brothers and sisters.
Older readers can also use Don’t be Horrid, Henry! during a cross-curricular lesson on conflicts and morality. After reading the text together, the class can then create an additional chapter of havoc and mayhem between Henry and his younger brother Peter. This can evolve into discussions on the types of conflicts that arise in the playground, which can be evaluated further through the exploration of non-aggressive resolutions. Drama can then be introduced in a follow up lesson involving group work and role play. Discussions and the re-enacting of playground conflict could aid in an examination into the different possible perspectives available during an incident in the playground.
Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is a wonderful read that any age group will enjoy, with illustrations that are bright, and filled with intriguing detail that will ignited the imagination. Don’t be Horrid, Henry! is a fun story and a great addition to a lesson plan
Enjoy.