Don't Be Horrid, Henry!: Book 1 (Horrid Henry Early Reader)

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As well as classic fairy tales and adapsted Beatrix potter stories you can choose from modern stories and favourite characters (Charlie and Lola, Moshi Monsters) for your child. The Horrid Henry Early Readers series is perfect for children who are just beginning to read independently. Working through reading schemes is an important process for children, but in time, it can begin to feel like a chore – and not just for you, but also for your child. The book became a runaway success and led to Seuss launching his own range of books – Beginner Books – to help children learn to read. Registered office address: Unit 34 Vulcan House Business Centre, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EF.

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Perfect for children who are beginning to recognise words and short sentences, DC Super Friends is a Random House colour first reader series based around superheroes like Batman and Superman. The stories often feature Henry getting into trouble, but he always learns his lesson in the end and realizes the importance of being kind and considerate to others. Despite his naughty behaviour, Henry is still a lovable character, and readers cannot help but root for him, even when he is being horrid.The stories are written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, and each book includes colourful illustrations that bring the characters and settings to life. Alongside Henry are his long-suffering parents, his perfect brother Peter, and his mischievous friends Rude Ralph and Perfect Peter. Thank you for providing a much-needed service for parents and one which really represented good value for money. Ross has not only illustrated Simon's famous series but also worked with Walliams and Michael Rosen and has even written and illustrated his own series, The Little Princess.

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The series has become a cultural icon and will continue to be enjoyed by generations of children to come. I’m not on social media but just wanted to reach out and say I have been recommending you to everyone I know, with kids of course! We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. Check out our learn-to-read page for more early readers' books and books to help your little one with their reading development.

Children will love the fact that they can relate to one of the characters and see themselves in them. They’re carefully developed to tell a great story, but in a format that children are able to read and enjoy by themselves, using familiar vocabulary and appealing illustrations.