Not too many people, other than Brits, use the word horrid anymore, but we could say ‘Horrible Henry,’ and kids would understand.  Henry is a real stinker but in the first chapter, he wonders what would happen if he were perfect, like his brother, Peter.  The results are hilarious!  In the following chapters, we find out how Henry gets his way by being really horrible.  Kids will think it’s hilarious, but I hope it doesn’t give them ideas.  A great beginning reading book.