Horrid Henry series, by Francesca Simon

Stereotypical storylines. Cut-out characters. Sets up Horrid Henry as a role model, which is not helpful to parents trying to encourage children to behave decently to their siblings (as opposed to encouraging bullying).

My 6 year old adores these books. They keen her entertained for ages, especially as she can now read them to herself. I think she lives her naughty streak through them - but better that than he doing the naughty deeds herself!

Definitely good for encouraging boys in their reading, just beware of your boy turning into Horrid Henry!

"Brilliant short stories for little boys all about the bad one in the family - horrid Henry and the good one - his brother perfect Peter. Particular favourites are 'Horrid Henry's Nits' and 'Horrid Henry's Sports Day'." "We love all the Horrid Henry stories and these can be re-read time and time again." "My son continued to enjoy these books once he was able to read on their own." "This was the first non-picture book that my daughter enjoyed - the stories are amusing and not too long and there is an illustration on every page."