Horrid Henry's Christmas Play

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling overlooked, frustrated with rules, or channeling their energy into mischievous behavior, especially during the chaotic holiday season. This story follows the famously naughty Horrid Henry, who is bitterly disappointed to be cast as the boring innkeeper in his school's Christmas play while his goody-two-shoes brother, Perfect Peter, gets to be Joseph. Refusing to be ignored, Henry rewrites his part, turning the nativity into a hilarious, show-stopping performance. The book is a fantastic, funny read for ages 6-9 that validates feelings of frustration and celebrates out-of-the-box creativity. It offers a low-stakes way to laugh at rule-breaking and can open conversations about fairness and finding your own way to shine.