Horrid Henry hates sports day. And he hates thecross-country run more than any other event. But just as he isheaving his weary bones to the starting line, he has a wonderful,spectacular idea of how to win the race.
One starry night, a cow watches over her calf, a nanny goatwatches over her kid, and a pig watches over her piglet. For thisone moment, every family in the animal kingdom is peaceful, justlike Mary and Joseph watching over their own newborn nearby. Thissimple yet profound book perfectly captures the universal nighttimevigil of parents everywhere while gently alluding to the presenceof a nurturing creator who watches over all of us. Lauren Thompson is at her lyrical best, while Jonathan Bean'srich illustrations are the perfect match for this beautifullyserene story of a truly Peaceable Kingdom.
Horrid Henry hates car journeys - especially when it meansgoing to visit Prissy Polly and Pimply Paul, and missing RudeRalph's birthday party. Watch out, Mum and Dad, because Henry isprepared to do whatever it takes to get out of this trip.
