Horrid Henry's Bedtime

A parent should reach for this book when bedtime has become a nightly battle of wills. If you are exhausted by endless requests for water, one more story, or declarations of not being tired, this story offers comic relief. The book follows Horrid Henry, a master of mischief, as he unleashes a torrent of creative and hilarious excuses to avoid going to sleep, much to the exasperation of his parents. This book uses over-the-top humor to normalize a child's resistance to bedtime, reframing the power struggle as a silly, shared experience. For kids aged 5 to 9, it's a perfect way to diffuse tension and open a lighthearted conversation about a common family frustration.