Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy

A parent might reach for this book when their child is consumed with sibling rivalry or a fierce, comical sense of injustice, especially around milestones like losing a tooth. Horrid Henry is furious that his brother, Perfect Peter, gets money from the Tooth Fairy. Refusing to wait his turn, Henry launches a series of hilarious, get-rich-quick schemes to trick the Tooth Fairy himself. This book uses over-the-top humor to explore relatable childhood emotions like jealousy, frustration, and a desire for fairness. For early chapter book readers aged 6-9, it’s a fantastically funny way to see these big feelings played out in a silly, low-stakes context, opening the door for conversations about why honesty is usually the easier path.