
By Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Henry Huggins series
A young boy's life is forever changed when he finds a lost dog.
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Henry Huggins' mundane life takes a turn when he meets Ribsy, a mischievous dog with a knack for trouble. Their bond is instant, but when Ribsy's original owner shows up, Henry faces losing his newfound companion. As Henry navigates this challenge, readers are introduced to the lively world of Klickitat Street, filled with friends like Beezus and Ramona. Will Henry find a way to keep Ribsy, or is their adventure together at an end? Discover the heartwarming and humorous journey of a boy and his dog in this timeless tale.
This special edition of Henry Huggins features the original illustrations by Louis Darling—the first artist to ever render Henry, Ribsy, Ramona, and Beezus—as well as a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi. In Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary’s first novel, boys and girls alike will instantly be charmed by an average boy whose life is turned upside-down when he meets a loveable puppy with a nose for mischief. Just as Henry Huggins is complaining that nothing exciting ever happens, a friendly dog sits down beside him and looks pleadingly at his ice-cream cone. From that moment on, the two are inseparable. But when Ribsy’s original owner appears, trying to reclaim his dog, Henry’s faced with the possibility of losing his new best friend. Has Klickitat Street seen the last of rambunctious Ribsy?
What families may want to know
Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.
Serious Subject Matter
A past school play is described in which characters were assigned parts as Native Americans. Their line was to repeat "Ugh."
Henry was told he couldn't have a dog on the bus. How did he problem solve in the story, and do you think there could have been a better solution?
Henry and Ribsy are easy friends. Who have you become friends with easily (pet or human), and why do you think that was?
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