Tony Ross

The Little Princess has a very important question. Why does she have to go to bed when she is wide awake, and get up when she is incredibly sleepy? She absolutely refuses to go to sleep. She uses every brilliant trick she can think of to stay awake, complaining about imaginary monsters, talking about hairy spiders, and asking for countless glasses of water. The King and Queen finally put their feet down and march her straight to her room. But just when the King peeks in to give her a goodnight kiss, he discovers her bed is completely empty. Where could the royal runaway have disappeared to this time? This incredibly funny story is perfectly matched to anyone who has ever tried to delay bedtime for just five more minutes.

Absolutely nothing is going right in the castle today. The Little Princess has spilled water all over her brand new painting, she bumped her knee falling off the seesaw, and to make matters worse, she is convinced there is a monster hiding under her bed. Whenever disaster strikes, there is only one person who can fix it. The Little Princess loudly demands her mum, and the Queen always knows exactly what to do to make everything better. But the very next day, the princess heads off to play with the Little Duchess. Will she miss her mother when she is busy having fun? This warm and funny story perfectly captures the ups and downs of a bad day. It is a wonderful celebration of how much mothers and daughters need each other.

The Little Princess is in a very stubborn mood. She has decided that she does not want to wear anything on her feet, and no one in the castle can convince her to put on her shoes. That is, until the royal maid brings in a very special box. Inside sits a pair of gleaming, bright red shoes that are simply too wonderful for words. The moment the Little Princess sees them, she changes her mind completely. Now she is so incredibly proud of her beautiful new party pumps that she refuses to take them off for any reason at all. Follow along with this highly entertaining royal tantrum. You will laugh out loud as the princess insists on wearing her fancy new footwear everywhere she goes, from the muddy garden to her own bed.

The castle is echoing with a very loud and very familiar scream. The Little Princess has lost her royal dummy again, and she wants it back right now. The King, the Queen, and the entire royal staff think she is entirely too grown-up to be walking around with a pacifier. They try hiding the dreaded thing in the strangest places they can think of, shoving it up the chimney, hiding it in the trash, and even sticking it under the dog. But the clever Little Princess always manages to track it down. Will the stubborn royal ever break her habit and give it up for good? Join the hilarious hunt through the castle to see what it finally takes for the Little Princess to decide she is truly a big girl.

The Little Princess has a wonderful idea for the afternoon. She wants to play camping, and she is determined to build the perfect indoor hideout. Unfortunately, she cannot seem to get her project started without someone interfering. Every single time she constructs a cozy new tent out of royal blankets and chairs, an adult steps in and completely spoils her fun. Driven out of one spot after another, the Little Princess and her favorite toys are forced to keep searching the castle for a safe place to set up camp. Will she ever find a peaceful spot to call her own? Join the royal hunt for the ultimate hiding place in this funny and relatable story about seeking a little bit of independence.

The Little Princess has made a brilliant realization. If the Queen gets to celebrate two birthdays every single year, then she absolutely deserves two birthdays as well. Having a second birthday means twice as much delicious cake and twice as many wonderful presents. Once the Prime Minister agrees to her demand, the princess realizes that two celebrations are so much fun that she simply must have three. Then she asks for four, and soon she is demanding a birthday party every single day. But to her great surprise, she quickly discovers that the more birthdays she throws, the less magical they actually feel. Can the King come up with a clever solution to fix this party problem? Dive into this charming and hilarious story about discovering what truly makes a special occasion so exciting.

The Little Princess absolutely loves to be the winner. When she plays games at the castle, the King, the Queen, and the royal staff usually let her take first place just to keep her happy. But everything changes when she goes to school. Suddenly, she is playing against other children, and even when she tries her absolute hardest, she just cannot seem to win at anything. Losing makes her incredibly frustrated, and she wonders if she will ever get to be the champion again. Join the Little Princess as she learns a very important lesson about playing fair and doing her best. She soon discovers that earning a victory through hard work feels far more rewarding than simply being handed the prize.

The Little Princess has officially decided that diapers are absolutely disgusting. She marches up to the Queen and demands that there must be a much better way to go to the bathroom. The royal staff introduces her to the shiny new potty, but the princess is not entirely convinced. At first glance, she thinks this strange plastic bowl is actually worse than her awful diapers. However, with a bit of practice and a few messy accidents along the way, she soon learns to love her new routine. The only tricky part is making sure the potty is actually nearby when she suddenly needs it. This laugh-out-loud classic perfectly captures the triumphant and sometimes messy journey of potty training. It is a delightfully funny adventure for kids stepping into a new stage of growing up.

The Little Princess is incredibly proud of her spectacular smile. She brushes her twenty teeth perfectly and always eats the right foods, which is why she thinks she has the best royal teeth in the entire kingdom. Everything is perfect until she discovers a very strange problem. One of her beloved teeth has started to wobble. It wiggles and wobbles until one day, it completely disappears. The frantic hunt is officially on, and the Little Princess is turning the entire castle upside down. The royal dentist promises her a new tooth will grow in its place, but she does not care. She wants her original tooth back right this second. Laugh along with this outrageously funny story about a major childhood milestone. It perfectly captures the hilarious drama of losing a baby tooth.

The Little Princess is feeling terribly bored, and she has decided there is only one way to fix it. She wants to have a massive party. It is not her birthday, and it is nowhere near Christmas, but that is not going to stop her. She immediately gets to work organizing the greatest celebration the castle has ever seen. She plans out the delicious cake, prepares the most exciting games, and even puts together wonderful goodie bags for everyone to take home. The preparations are going perfectly until she realizes she forgot one incredibly important detail. Find out what happens when the best-laid plans go completely wrong. This funny and surprising story shows that you do not always need a crowd to have a truly lovely time.

The temperature is dropping, but the stakes have never been higher. When a local snowman building contest offers a grand prize of free ice cream for an entire year, Horrid Henry knows he simply must win. The only problem is that he has to beat Moody Margaret and her ridiculous ballerina snowgirl. Henry's solution is to construct the biggest, meanest, most monstrous abominable snowman the world has ever seen. Naturally, he might need to bend a few rules and use some sneaky tricks to secure his frozen victory. Alongside this icy showdown, you will find three more frosty and funny adventures. Follow Henry as he launches a disastrous Monstrous Makeovers business, survives a chaotic author visit at school, and spends a gloomy rainy day writing his own dramatic will. Packed with fierce rivalries, clever schemes, and endless laughs, this collection is perfect for anyone who loves a bit of harmless rebellion. Join the master of mischief and see why readers everywhere cannot stop laughing at his outrageous antics.

Pack your sleeping bag and prepare for a night of museum mayhem. Horrid Henry knows that a class sleepover trip to the local museum sounds like a recipe for total boredom. To liven things up, he decides to invite a few unexpected party crashers. Soon, he has his classmates convinced that a terrifying zombie vampire is on the loose, and even Miss Battle Axe might be in danger. But the spooky school trip is only the first of four wildly funny stories. Watch as Henry manipulates Perfect Peter into handing over all his savings, creatively adapts one of Peter's stories to avoid doing his own homework, and clashes with a celebrity chef who is determined to ban burgers and chips from the school cafeteria forever. Bursting with clever tricks, hilarious dialogue, and outrageous plots, this book is a non stop ride of fiendish fun. Step into Henry's world and discover why being the absolute worst can sometimes lead to the very best adventures.

Grab your comb and brace yourself for an itchy situation. Horrid Henry has caught nits again, and he is absolutely determined that he will not be the only one suffering. As the dreaded visit from Nitty Nora the bug nurse approaches, Henry goes on a stealthy mission to share his tiny visitors with everyone he knows, especially his annoyingly flawless brother, Perfect Peter. Once his scratching spree is complete, Henry shifts his focus to even bigger and better schemes. Whether he is creatively sabotaging a boring school trip, finding a way to ruin his parents fancy dinner party, or simply finding new ways to terrorize Peter for spare pocket money, Henry is always plotting his next move. These four outrageously funny stories are packed with sneaky plans, sibling rivalries, and the kind of hilarious trouble only Henry can cause. Perfect for young readers who love a good laugh, this collection proves that life is never dull when you are the king of mischief.

Harry the Poisonous Centipede and his best buddy George have finally learned to be brave, but absolutely nothing can prepare them for the terrifying no-top world that lies ahead. Their peaceful, wriggly lives are turned upside down when they are accidentally trapped inside a dark, jiggling crate full of bananas. When the crate finally bursts open, the two insect friends find themselves shipped far across the no-end puddle to a freezing, treeless desert miles away from their comfortable nest-tunnel. Even worse, the strange new land is swarming with hundreds of gigantic, loud Hoo-Mins do-diddling everywhere! As they scramble to escape the bitter cold and terrifying vibrations, Harry and George mistakenly squirm straight into a Hoo-Min nest. Coming face-to-face with a vicious hairy-yowler, the centipede buddies must use every one of their legs to run. All Harry wants is to make it home to his mother, but first, he must outsmart a Hoo-Min who wants to add the two poisonous pals to his creepy bug collection.

Prepare yourself for four wickedly funny adventures with the world's most troublesome boy. Horrid Henry is back and ready to cause maximum chaos. First, he dives deep into his absolute favorite hobby of collecting rare and bizarre Gizmos, stopping at nothing to complete his collection. Then, he faces the ultimate nightmare of spelling homework, deciding that cheating is much more efficient than actually studying. But Henry's real talent lies in spreading panic. Watch as he casually starts a rumor about a bloodthirsty shark lurking in the local swimming pool, sending swimmers scrambling for safety. To top it all off, he uses a newly acquired museum kit to convince his gullible brother, Perfect Peter, that a terrifying mummy's curse has been unleashed upon their home. Filled with brilliant schemes, hilarious misunderstandings, and classic sibling rivalry, this collection will have you laughing out loud. Dive into the mischief and find out why millions of readers simply cannot get enough of Horrid Henry.

Step up to the stage and prepare to be amazed, because Horrid Henry is ready for his close up. When the school talent show announces a massive grand prize, Henry knows he has to win it. His brilliant plan involves performing a magic act so spectacular it will wake the dead, provided he can convince his brother Perfect Peter to play the role of the corpse. But the theatrical antics are just the beginning of this hilarious collection. You will also watch Henry fiercely battle Moody Margaret to become the supreme head of the school, engage in an epic tug of war with Peter over who gets the cool green dinosaur toy, and devise a foolproof method to dominate the television remote control once and for all. Jam packed with sneaky tricks, stubborn rivalries, and endless laughs, these four stories showcase Henry at his absolute most horrid. Perfect for fans of funny, fast paced reading, this book proves that trouble is just Henry's middle name.

Harry the poisonous centipede has always known that the no-top world is full of extreme dangers. He knows to avoid the swooping birds and the furry biters, but nothing is quite as terrifying as the dreaded Hoo-Mins. So, when his best insect friend, George, suddenly goes missing, Harry knows he has to muster every ounce of courage in his many legs to mount a rescue mission. Venturing far outside the safety of his dirt tunnel, Harry's worst nightmare quickly comes true. Before he can find his buddy, he is scooped up by a young Hoo-Min and trapped inside a slippery, terrifying glass jar! Trapped in a hard-air prison, Harry is shocked to discover that he is not alone. Surrounded by captive dung beetles, scorpions, and a massive tarantula, he finally finds George. Now, the two centipedes must figure out an impossible escape plan. Packed with real bug facts and squirmy suspense, their daring breakout will require teamwork, bravery, and a very clever use of their venom!

The Little Princess wants her dinner, her teddy bear, and her potty, and she wants them all right now. After throwing a few spectacular royal tantrums, the King and Queen decide it is finally time for her to learn some proper manners. With a little practice, she successfully masters the art of saying please and thank you. But just as she gets the hang of being perfectly polite, she realizes that not everyone else in the kingdom follows the rules. When a hungry Beastie snatches away her food, the newly polite princess decides to teach him a lesson. She is certainly not giving his dinner back until he asks nicely. Enjoy this hilariously relatable story about the everyday struggles of learning good behavior and the funny side of putting it into practice.

Turn on the nightlight, because Horrid Henry is about to face his wildest fears. In this hilarious collection of stories, Henry finds himself trapped in a terrifying nightmare where he is relentlessly chased by a ghost bunny with massive teeth, a wailing graveyard specter, and a remarkably slimy zombie. But his daytime realities are almost as bad. Watch Henry navigate the absolute disaster of Mother's Day, an occasion he definitely does not look forward to celebrating. Then, brace yourself for the chilling return of his greatest enemy, the Demon Dinner Lady, who is back to cause cafeteria chaos. Finally, see what happens when the family cat, Fluffy, struts her stuff and adds to the household mayhem. With four perfectly paced and uproarious stories, this book is guaranteed to keep you entertained from beginning to end. Join the king of mischief as he battles ghosts, dinner ladies, and his own outrageous schemes in a laugh out loud adventure perfect for young readers.

Turn up the volume and get ready to rock out with the loudest boy in town. Horrid Henry has only one goal in life: to see his absolute favorite band, the Killer Boy Rats, perform live in concert. Unfortunately, his family has other plans and buys tickets to the agonizingly boring Daffy and Her Dancing Daisies show instead. Naturally, Henry will stop at nothing to manipulate his way into the rock concert of his dreams. But his musical ambitions are just the start of the chaos. In this hilarious collection of four stories, Henry and Perfect Peter wage an endless war of bedroom invasions, Moody Margaret hosts a disastrous secret club sleepover, and Miss Battle Axe forces her miserable class to write their own autobiographies. Packed with sneaky tactics, funny feuds, and classic Henry antics, this book strikes the perfect chord for readers who love a good laugh. Grab your backstage pass and join the mayhem.

Check your laundry basket carefully, because Horrid Henry has made a massive wardrobe malfunction. In a hilarious mix up, Henry accidentally wears the bright pink, frilly underwear that his Great Aunt Greta sent him to school. The resulting embarrassment is just the beginning of his fiendish problems. In this brilliant collection of four stories, Henry engages in fierce negotiations with his parents just to eat his vegetables, goes to extreme lengths to prove he is far sicker than Perfect Peter on a sick day, and discovers a highly profitable way to write the meanest thank you letters imaginable. Whether he is trying to get rich quick by selling his father's tennis racket or attempting to auction off his brother as a servant, Henry's outrageous schemes are guaranteed to make you ache with laughter. Dive into the delightfully wicked world of the master of mischief and see how he wiggles his way out of his most hilarious disasters yet.

If you thought you had already read about the most terrible children on the planet, you are in for a rather nasty shock. This collection introduces ten completely new stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids. The beastly boys and gruesome girls in these pages are even ruder, even more disgusting, and much worse than you could ever possibly imagine. Get ready to meet a delightfully dreadful cast of characters. You will cross paths with Sofia Sofa, a television superfan who is so glued to the screen that she is literally turning into a piece of furniture. Then there is Dribbling Drew, a boy whose massive amounts of drool get him into serious trouble on a school trip. Do not forget about Blubbering Bertha, a loud girl who constantly bawls and tells terrible tales about everyone around her. These wickedly funny and deliciously mischievous cautionary tales will have you snorting with laughter from beginning to end. You will definitely thank your lucky stars that you do not actually know anyone like these disastrous kids in real life.

Grab your spyglass and watch your wallet because Horrid Henry is on the loose. When Henry realizes he needs a massive pile of cash to win his favorite board game, he decides there is only one logical solution: help himself to the bank. But his spectacular schemes do not stop there. From launching a sensational school newspaper filled with scandalous gossip to taking over as head teacher just to get revenge on Perfect Peter, Henry is working overtime to cause maximum mischief. When Peter dares to steal his birthday party theme, Henry retaliates with a pirate party of his own, complete with swashbuckling trouble. Get ready for four brand new adventures packed with sneaky plans, brilliant comebacks, and laugh out loud moments. If you have ever wanted to rule the school or beat your sibling at their own game, you will find a kindred spirit in the master of mayhem. Jump into the chaotic world of Horrid Henry and discover why millions of readers cannot get enough of his hilarious antics.

Perfect Peter has lost a tooth, and that means he is getting a shiny reward from the Tooth Fairy. Horrid Henry cannot stand it. Why should his perfectly annoying brother get all the cash? Henry comes up with a brilliant, totally foolproof plan to trick the Tooth Fairy into leaving the money under his own pillow instead. He just needs to make sure his sneaky scheme actually works. But the mischief does not stop there. Henry has plenty of other chaotic ideas up his sleeve in this hilarious collection of four easy-to-read stories. Whether he is creating absolute havoc while serving as a pageboy at a fancy family wedding, figuring out the perfect way to get rid of Moody Margaret when she overstays her welcome, or plotting to send his new substitute teacher running from the classroom screaming, Henry is always finding trouble. Get ready for non-stop laughs and spectacularly bad behavior. This book is packed with the kind of outrageous tricks and ridiculous situations that make reading an absolute blast. You will be turning the pages to see what perfectly dreadful thing Henry manages to do next.

The Little Princess has a very important demand when it is time to go to sleep. She absolutely must have the lights left on. It is not that she is afraid of the dark, of course. She is just a tiny bit afraid of ghosts. Everyone in the castle keeps telling her that ghosts are completely made up and there is nothing to worry about. The King, the Queen, and all the royal helpers insist that the shadowy corners are perfectly safe. But if there really are no such things as ghosts, then what exactly is that strange thing hiding right under her bed? Dive into this funny and slightly spooky bedtime mystery. You will love finding out exactly what is lurking in the shadows and how the brave but stubborn Little Princess handles a bump in the night.

Change is never easy, especially when it feels like your entire world is turning upside down. Amber Brown is facing some massive shifts in her life. Her parents are officially divorced, her father has moved all the way to France, and her absolute best friend Justin has relocated to another state. Just when Amber thinks she has finally adjusted to her new normal, her mother drops another huge bombshell: she is seriously considering getting married again. A new stepdad means even more adjustments, and Amber is not entirely sure she is ready for another major upheaval in her family dynamic. As she navigates the confusing emotions of fourth grade, Amber must figure out how to handle these shifting relationships while staying true to herself. You will laugh and sympathize with Amber as she tackles the frustrations and joys of growing up. Through all the unpredictable changes and family drama, she is determined to prove that no matter what her mother decides, she will always be forever Amber Brown.

Welcome to second grade with Amber Brown! She thinks second grade is pretty awesome, but there's one tricky rule: keeping your desk super clean. Amber really wants the Desk Fairy, Deskarina, to visit her messy desk and leave a special prize. Will she be able to keep her pens, papers, and treasures tidy enough to get a reward? Join Amber as she tries her best to follow the rules, even when it's hard, and discover if a little bit of magic (and a lot of tidying!) can help her win over the Desk Fairy. This funny story will make you laugh as Amber learns about keeping things neat and tidy in her own unique way.

Get ready to scream, shout, and laugh until your sides hurt. Horrid Henry has discovered a terrifying new way to scare everyone in town: making his very own monster movie. The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die is destined to be a massive blockbuster hit, especially if Henry has anything to say about it. But his cinematic debut is just the beginning of the chaos. Prepare for three more monstrous tales that follow the world's most mischievous boy as he tricks Perfect Peter into handing over his prized Grump Cards and survives a disastrous weekend at Aunt Ruby's house. Sharing a room with Stuck Up Steve and Bossy Bill might just be the scariest thing of all. Whether he is staging his own mini Olympics with events like burping to the beat or devising brilliant ways to dodge his parents punishments, Henry always delivers unstoppable fun. Dive into a collection of hilarious adventures that prove sometimes being a little bit bad is a whole lot of fun.

Amber Brown usually loves the holiday season. The shopping, the wrapping, and the unwrapping are always a blast. She is not having any trouble figuring out what gifts to give, but the rest of her life is a completely different story. Amber is thrilled that her dad has finally moved back to New Jersey, but her mom is definitely not happy about it. With her dad back in town, the reality of shared custody begins, and that means a whole lot of fighting between her parents. Amber feels like she is being torn right down the middle, with half of her belonging to her mom and the other half belonging to her dad. It is a terrible feeling, like she is just a piece of property being traded back and forth. When her mom refuses to let her get her ears pierced, Amber realizes she needs to take control. Since her dad does not know about the rule, she makes a bold decision. Something has to belong entirely to her, so why shouldn't it be her own ears? Packed with the fun, humor, and clever dialogue that makes Amber so lovable, this story perfectly captures the messy reality of growing up.

Elvie is absolutely desperate for a clever puppy she can train to perform amazing tricks. Instead, her Mum comes home from the pet shop with something entirely different, a fish. But Elvie is not the kind of girl who gives up easily. Determined to fulfill her dream of having a brilliant performing pet, she sets out to train her new aquatic friend, Fluff. The only problem is that Fluff the fish cannot sit on command, and she certainly will not bark. However, Elvie soon discovers that Fluff possesses a very special, rather smelly, and totally unique fishy talent all of her own. With Michael Rosen's signature humor and Tony Ross's delightfully funny illustrations, this story celebrates persistence and the hilarious surprises that come when things do not go exactly to plan. Perfect for young readers who love a good laugh and an unforgettable pet.

Deep within the dark, wriggly tunnels of the earth lives Harry, a poisonous centipede who loves munching on juicy, crackly things. Even though he has venom to protect him, Harry is not very brave. His mother has strictly warned him about the terrible dangers that lurk outside their nest—menacing flying swoopers, terrifying furry biters, and the most dangerous creatures of all: the dreaded Hoo-Mins! But when curiosity gets the better of Harry and his best friend George, they accidentally squirm their way up toward the light of the no-top world. Suddenly, the two multi-legged buddies find themselves face-to-face with a gigantic, stomping Hoo-Min walking on its hairy-biter feet! Lost in an enormous, scary world, Harry and George must scurry for their lives. They will have to dodge giant shoes, escape from tight traps, and overcome their own fears to find their way back home. Packed with squirmy fun and insect-sized action, their delightful adventure proves that even the smallest creatures can find big courage when they need it most.

Meet the absolute master of mischief and the funniest kid in the universe. Horrid Henry is a boy who always has a disastrous plan up his sleeve, and his favorite hobby is tormenting his brother, Perfect Peter. This first collection of stories introduces you to Henry in all his horrible glory. Follow along as he is dragged kicking and screaming to a fancy dance class where he instantly destroys the recital. Watch him battle his fierce rival, Moody Margaret, to see who can mix up the world's absolute yuckiest batch of glop. See how he desperately tries to survive a miserable family camping trip without a television, and laugh out loud when he attempts to behave perfectly for a single day, only to realize that being good is incredibly boring. Get ready for non-stop laughs with the boy everyone loves to watch get into trouble. This hilarious, easy-to-read adventure is the perfect introduction to the world's most delightfully awful troublemaker.

Pass the fries and prepare for a condiment catastrophe. Horrid Henry is back and hungrier for mischief than ever in four brand new, wildly hilarious stories. Discover what happens when Henry's absolute favorite Krazy Ketchup runs dry and he goes to extreme lengths to secure his precious red sauce. Then, brace yourself for the terrifying return of Rabid Rebecca, the toughest teenage babysitter in town, who is out for serious revenge. But that is not all. You will finally learn the one surprising thing that the fearless Horrid Henry is actually terrified of, and watch the absolute chaos unfold when he decides to direct a revealing documentary film about his own family. Filled with sneaky schemes, legendary sibling rivalries, and the kind of non stop laughs that only Henry can provide, this collection is an absolute must read. Grab your favorite snack and dive into the deliciously funny world of the ultimate mischief maker.

Lace up your boots and hit the pitch, because Horrid Henry is playing to win. When the class soccer match rolls around, Henry is absolutely determined to defeat Moody Margaret, and he does not care if he has to use fair play or entirely foul tactics to do it. But the sporting showdown is only the beginning of the fun in this brilliant collection of four stories. Follow Henry as he secretly snoops through Perfect Peter's private diary and decides to make a few hilarious improvements of his own. Watch the agony unfold during a torturous shopping trip with his mother as he desperately tries to manipulate her into buying him the coolest pair of Rootatoot trainers. Finally, gasp in horror alongside Henry when his absolute worst arch enemy, Bossy Bill, unexpectedly turns up at school. Packed with fierce rivalries, sneaky schemes, and endless laughs, this book is a guaranteed goal for any young reader looking for fiendish fun.

Hold your nose and take cover, because Horrid Henry is ready to launch his most fragrant attack yet. When a simple rivalry escalates into an all out war, Henry devises a brilliant and terribly smelly plan involving a notorious stinkbomb. His clever plots and outrageous behavior are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on everyone around him. But the stinky sabotage is only part of the fun in this uproarious collection. Follow Henry as he causes absolute chaos in three more fantastic stories that perfectly capture his talent for trouble. Whether he is driving Perfect Peter crazy, clashing with his nemesis Moody Margaret, or finding creative ways to avoid following any rules whatsoever, Henry is always plotting his next big move. Packed with snappy dialogue, relatable sibling squabbles, and non stop laughs, this book is a breath of fresh air for anyone who loves mischievous adventures. Step into Henry's world and see why being a little bit bad is so much fun.

Lock the doors and hide your snacks, because the ultimate battle of wills is about to begin. Horrid Henry absolutely despises babysitters, and he has perfected the art of making sure they never, ever want to come back. But his terrifying tactics are put to the ultimate test when he goes head to head with Rabid Rebecca, the toughest, meanest teenage babysitter in town. Will Henry finally meet his match? The babysitting showdown is just one of four brilliantly inventive stories in this collection. Watch as Henry traumatizes his poor parents during an excruciating family car journey, wreaks absolute havoc while trick or treating on Halloween night, and boldly invades Moody Margaret's highly guarded Secret Club. Filled with wicked tricks, hilarious sibling rivalries, and endless entertainment, this book perfectly captures the chaotic joy of being a wildly rebellious kid. Join the world's favorite bad boy for a laugh out loud reading adventure you will never forget.

Whisper the password and sneak inside, because the ultimate club rivalry has officially begun. Horrid Henry is furious that Moody Margaret will not allow him into her exclusive secret club, so he sets out to create his own and exact the perfect revenge. The battle of wits and tricks is guaranteed to make you ache with laughter. In this fantastic collection of four stories, Henry's mischievous adventures continue as he faces a terrifying encounter with Nurse Needle and a dreaded injection. Then, watch as Perfect Peter decides to experiment with being horrid for a single day, leading to highly unexpected results. Finally, Henry takes matters into his own hands to liven up what promises to be an incredibly dull and disappointing birthday party. Bursting with clever schemes, hilarious family dynamics, and classic Henry naughtiness, this book is an irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure. Discover why kids everywhere love the boy who simply cannot stay out of trouble.

Deck the halls and hide the presents, because Horrid Henry is about to bring his own special brand of holiday cheer. As Henry impatiently counts down the days until Christmas, he is absolutely determined to become the undisputed star of the school Christmas play, no matter whose toes he has to step on. But the festive chaos does not end there. In this collection of four brilliant holiday stories, Henry realizes he has completely forgotten to buy presents for his family and tries to complete his shopping without spending a single penny of his own pocket money. Watch as he attempts to set a clever ambush for Father Christmas himself and endures an agonizing holiday dinner with the most irritating guests imaginable. Packed with stolen sweets, epic tantrums, and hilarious seasonal disasters, this book perfectly captures every family's wildest winter nightmares. Unwrap the laughter and join Henry for a holiday adventure that is truly unforgettable.

Turn on all the lights and check under the bed, because Horrid Henry is in for a spooky surprise. Henry cannot believe his incredibly mean parents are forcing him to spend the night at the home of his supremely annoying cousin, Stuck Up Steve. To make matters completely worse, Steve confidently assures Henry that the house is genuinely haunted. Is a ghost really lurking in the shadows, or is it just another trick? This spooky sleepover is just one of four wildly funny stories in this collection. Follow along as Henry engages in an epic wrestling match with his brother over the television remote, surprisingly manages to get himself on a real TV show, and blatantly cheats his way through a major competition. Filled with fantastic schemes, laugh out loud sibling rivalries, and just the right amount of spine tingling fun, this book is an absolute blast. Join the king of chaos for an unforgettable reading adventure.

Taking the leap into a new school year brings a huge mix of excitement and nervous butterflies. Amber Brown is getting ready to start the second grade, and she is not entirely sure what to expect. Last year, she had a wonderfully nice teacher who always smiled at her in the hallways, but this year she has been assigned to someone completely new. What if the new teacher is strict? What if she doesn't like Amber at all? Despite her worries, Amber packs up her favorite bear backpack, checks on her trusty knee scab, and sets off for the first day alongside her best friend Justin. She is determined to be brave and face whatever challenges the new classroom brings. This delightful and reassuring story perfectly captures the common fears of starting a new grade, showing young readers that change can actually turn out to be a wonderful adventure.