Horrid Henry's Car Journey

Name: Horrid Henry's Car Journey
ISBN: 9781407239026

For children who struggle with boredom and sibling squabbles on long car journeys, this book hilariously portrays one child's chaotic attempts to entertain himself and his family.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book right before, or right after, a long family car trip that was filled with bickering and boredom. This story validates the intense frustration and restlessness kids feel when cooped up in a car by following the outrageously chaotic antics of Horrid Henry. As he torments his brother, Perfect Peter, and drives his parents mad, the book provides a hilarious and cathartic release for children who have felt those same impulses. It's a fantastic way to laugh about a shared stressful experience and can open up conversations about how to handle big feelings in small spaces, all through the lens of extreme, slapstick humor perfect for early elementary readers.

Sibling Rivalry Humor Family & Siblings Anger & Frustration Vehicles & Machines Freedom & Independence Adventure Creativity & Imagination

What Parents Should Know

Moral AmbiguityMild

Protagonist's 'horrid' behavior is presented for humor and is not corrected or condemned.

Sensitive Topics

This book does not deal with major sensitive topics. The conflict is purely behavioral and situational. It focuses on sibling rivalry and the frustration of boredom, but in a highly exaggerated, comedic way. The approach is entirely secular and lighthearted.