Henry Huggins is an ordinary third-grader who feels like nothing exciting ever happens on his street. That all changes the day he stops at a drugstore for an ice cream cone and meets a skinny, hungry stray dog. After feeding him a few bites of vanilla ice cream, the dog decides to adopt Henry on the spot. Henry names his new friend Ribsy, but getting the dog home proves to be an adventure in itself. Since dogs are not allowed on the city bus, Henry tries to smuggle Ribsy inside a cardboard box, leading to a hilarious commotion that the whole town talks about. From that day forward, Henry and Ribsy are completely inseparable, and the quiet life Henry once knew is gone forever. Whether they are accidentally turning Henry's hair green or dealing with a massive neighborhood guppy takeover, the two friends always manage to find trouble. This beloved classic is packed with everyday childhood adventures, introducing readers to a timeless friendship between a boy and his dog.