Horrid Henry Early Reader: Don't Be Horrid, Henry! Award-winning author by Francesca Simon (author) (UK edition)

Author/Illustrator

Francesca Simon

Francesca Simon is the author of the hugely successful Horrid Henry series, which has sold over 15 million copies. Henry is a terrible (but loveable) tearaway who leaves grown-ups in tears, and playmates cowering! Short chapters and line drawings from Tony Ross make these great choices for newly confident readers.

More about Francesca: “I was born in St Louis, Missouri, grew up in Los Angeles and attended both Yale and Oxford Universities, where I specialised in Medieval Studies. I then threw away a lucrative career as a medievalist and worked as a freelance journalist, writing for the Sunday Times, Guardian, Mail on Sunday, Telegraph, and Vogue.

After my son Joshua was born in 1989, I started writing children’s books full time.

I have published over 50 books, including the immensely popular Horrid Henry series, published in 17 countries and now a successful CITV animation series.

I live in London with my husband, son, and Tibetan Spaniel called Shanti.”

Reviews

1. daniel
   on 16 March 2010

   don't be horrid henry

   it was so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   5 out of 5

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What kids think

1. trixiebell
   on 19 November 2019

   Its a short book but a very nice book and maybe a bit funny. especially when Henry starts to dumb peter

   But its very good

2. Emerald07
   on 12 December 2015

   great to read

   5 out of 5

3. mrunu
   on 1 March 2015

   I have read this book. When Peter was a baby he was looking so cute but Horrid Henry was not.

4. Rumaitha12
   on 8 March 2014

   This book is amazing and good.

5. Spidergirl
   on 5 March 2014

   Horrid Henry is horrible But really good book

   5 out of 5

6. hania28
   on 5 January 2014

   a funny book.

7. samcharlie123
   on 9 March 2013

   A book for younger readers about Horrid Henry and Perfect Peter.

   4 out of 5

8. queenie13
   on 8 March 2013

   love this book

   5 out of 5

9. sunnyrainbow123
   on 5 March 2013

   It’s a horrid shock for Horrid Henry when Perfect Peter is born. Despite his very worst efforts, he just can’t get rid of him! As Peter gets bigger, Henry gets crosser and crosser. But the day comes when Henry accidentally saves Peter from a fierce dog – and discovers that it’s rather nice to be a hero!

     
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10. ellis8
    on 4 March 2013

    cool

11. evil-pineapple
    on 9 December 2012

    hes nice in the end.

12. salimisra
    on 2 March 2012

    this book is about horrid henry and perfect peter in there childhood and how horrid henry “saved” peter

    5 out of 5

13. Partyfairy123
    on 23 February 2012

    It was funny when Horrid Henry said “let’s draw on the wall!”

    He told off Peter.

    I thought this book was great.

    5 out of 5

14. eason198
    on 11 February 2012

    Funny book. I have a younger brother and have the same feeling with Henry.

    4 out of 5

15. fabcup
    on 27 January 2012

    its a very easy book that i like

16. camillarocks
    on 19 April 2011

    This is for young ones to read and I still liked it though as I love watching him on telly. Hes a naughty person and I like him when he gets away with being naughty.

17. Lolo95
    on 3 March 2011

    This is for young ones to read and I still liked it though as I love watching him on telly. Hes a naughty person and I like him when he gets away with being naughty.

18. PartyGirl5
    on 28 January 2011

    It was very good but it was for younger children so i think it was desighned for children aged 3-6 so a bit younger than her other horrid henry books

19. horridhenry8
    on 15 October 2010

    I was reading don’t be horrid henry at school. It was funny when the nappey fell on mum’s head, Henry thor it was funny. It was my favroute i loved it.

20. HiFi55
    on 15 September 2010

    ‘RAAAGH!” Lol!

21. dbzmassive123
    on 1 April 2010

    cool book

    5 out of 5

22. molru
    on 16 February 2010

    This book is for younger children but it is still very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    5 out of 5

23. Stormydachshund
    on 16 October 2009

    I ♥ Horrid Henry! He’s really funny and is always naughty and Peter (his brother) is really good. :)

24. BabyLala
    on 21 June 2009

    A great book and it is intresting to see how henry helps his brother perfect peter!

    5 out of 5

25. cuteprincess33
    on 22 April 2009

    its nice cool but way 2 easy 4 me

    4 out of 5

26. reader09
    on 20 March 2009

    i luv this book funny and great LOL!

    5 out of 5

27. Dee-Dee-Dumpster
    on 19 March 2009

    This book was good cause it is funny and i would love to read more horrid henry books!!!!!!!!!!!

    5 out of 5

28. Prettyprincess1
    on 14 March 2009

    this book was really boring i did not like it

    1 out of 5

29. Christal
    on 7 March 2009

    I liked this book because it is funny

    5 out of 5

30. mary12
    on 18 January 2009

    IT IS A VERY NICE BOOK

    1 out of 5

31. ski17
    on 12 January 2009

    It is well cool! :)

    5 out of 5

32. uggy
    on 7 January 2009

    It is a awesome book!! Look in side!!

    5 out of 5

33. xxxloverocksxxx
    on 17 November 2008

    great book loveable to read and very funny Ha HA!!

    3 out of 5

34. dedalus
    on 14 November 2008

    remarkable

    5 out of 5

35. Bluebell0
    on 9 November 2008

    cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

36. zub01
    on 13 October 2008

    I really liked it . It is inspiring children how to turn out bad !

    4 out of 5

37. superuzzy10
    on 15 September 2008

    hi again! I was interested in reading my first book of Horrid henry and it was very good infact ‘excellent’

    4 out of 5

38. meeeeeeeeeneeooooo
    on 31 August 2008

    It is relly short

    5 out of 5

39. bamby
    on 21 July 2008

    this book is one of the best books

    5 out of 5

40. MissFairy
    on 4 July 2008

    Good but to short

    3 out of 5

41. newman
    on 13 June 2008

    it’s a good book but it would be okfor little kids but not for a 9 year old kid like me

    2 out of 5

42. girlsgo
    on 11 June 2008

    i think horrid henry books are good but i have not read this one who would you reccomend it for!!

    3 out of 5

43. pinkieXboo
    on 6 May 2008

    i totally luv horrid henry he’s kl and funny i luv all the books =]

    4 out of 5

44. dramaqueen1999
    on 23 April 2008

    I love Horrid Henry books but on of my favs was this one

    5 out of 5

45. arora1998
    on 24 February 2008

    Well as you know Henry never stops being horrid (only for treats) and this book shows how he tried to make his newbborn brother Peter dissapear.

    5 out of 5