Horrid Henrys Football Kit

Name: Horrid Henrys Football Kit
ISBN: 9781444000979

Horrid Henry Series · Book 22 of 21

For the child who loves a good laugh at a mischievous character's expense, this story follows Horrid Henry's chaotic attempt to secure his new football kit.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when dealing with a child's intense frustration over not getting what they want, especially when a sibling seems to have it all. Horrid Henry desperately wants the new Striker football kit, but his brother Perfect Peter gets it instead. This kicks off a series of hilarious and doomed-to-fail schemes as Henry tries every trick he can think of to get the kit for himself. The story dives into jealousy, frustration, and a child’s-eye-view of fairness, all through a lens of extreme comedy. It's a perfect read for ages 6-9, offering pure entertainment that validates big feelings while showing the comical consequences of selfish behavior, opening a door for conversations about better choices.

Sibling Rivalry Sports Humor Family & Siblings Anger & Frustration Jealousy & Comparison School Life

What Parents Should Know

Moral AmbiguityMild

Protagonist's selfish and dishonest behavior is central to the plot and consistently played for laughs.

Sensitive Topics

There are no major sensitive topics like death or divorce. The primary issue is the consistent modeling of negative behavior (lying, cheating, selfishness) by the protagonist. This is the central conceit of the series and is always played for laughs. The resolution does not involve Henry learning a moral lesson; rather, his schemes simply fail, providing a consequence through comedy rather than instruction.