After having read only the first book in the series ds and i are both. I adore perfect peter, because im touched by his desperate need to be good, though henry is obviously most peoples favourite. Francesca simon, is the bestselling childrens author of the horrid henry series, and also the sleeping army and the lost gods. My favourite colour is aquamarine my favourite food is scallops. Horrid henrys underpants by francesca simon and tony ross. Simon is one of the uks bestselling childrens writers. She is most famous for writing the horrid henry series of childrens books she is the daughter of screenwriter, director and playwright mayo simon not to be confused with simon mayo, a british radio dj. Francesca simon grew up in california and attended both yale and oxford universities, where she specialised in medieval studies. This book was exactly what one expects from horrid henry. Horrid henry,horrid henry and the secret club,horrid henry tricks the tooth fairy,a helping of horrid henry 3 books in 1.
Tony ross is a prolific illustrator of books for children, including francesca simons horrid henry series, martyn beardsleys sir gadabout stories as well, of course, as his own stories. Horrid henry author francesca simon explains why book. All illustrations are taken from books written by francesca simon, and published by orion childrens books or profile books. Charlotte, guardian childrens books on horrid henry rules the world. Francesca simon has 289 books on goodreads with 60270 ratings. Even in my recordings, i ask the questions about henrys behavior that i. Children often ask me if the stories come from real life.
It took me a little while to find my voice and become established as a writer. Horrid henry nits, horrid henry get rich quick, horrid henry haunted house, horrid henry and the mage man time machine, horrid henry and the football fiend. In my opinion all of the horrid henry books are seriously funny because she really brings to life what the characters are like. I think the sustained success of the horrid henry books was sparked during a golden era for childrens literature, she says. Francesca simon horrid henry series childrens books.
Horrid henry, horrid henry and the secret club, horrid henry tricks the tooth fairy, a helping of horrid henry 3 books in 1. One of the uks bestselling childrens writers, francesca has published over 50 books, including the immensely popular horrid henry series, which has now sold over twelve million copies. Horrid henry compilation new ed by francesca simon, tony ross isbn. Horrid henry and moody margaret, horrid henry and the secret club, horrid henry s christmas, horrid henry s haunted house, horrid henry s raid, horrid henry goes to work, horrid henry s stinkbomb, horrid henry and the bogey babysitter, moody margaret moves in, moody margaret casts a spell, and an evil enemies fact. Horrid henry books collection 18 titles in 6 books set. The series only took off after the fourth book, though, horrid henrys nits. How this prepared her to write childrens books she cannot imagine, but it did give her a thorough grounding in alliteration.
Horrid henry books children stories childrens picture. From bestselling author francesca simon and tony ross, illustrator of david walliams hilarious books including gangsta granny. Illustrations are reproduced with the kind permission of the publishers and artists. Francesca simon on horrid henry character disappointment. Horrid henry nits, horrid henry get rich quick, horrid henry haunted house, horrid henry and the mage man time machine, horrid henry and the football. Horrid henrys back with this bumper 3in1 collection of his favourite wicked, rude and totally brilliant jokes. I think these books are best read to children by an adult so discussions can take place. Parents love them because henry makes their own little darlings seem like angels.
A special 20th anniversary edition of the original collection of horrid henry stories, francesca simons irresistibly naughty tales see our favourite troublemagnet pretending to be perfect for the day which causes far more chaos than henrys usual bad behaviour and falling out with nextdoors moody margaret, as well as camping in france. Guardian childrens books supplement i have tried out the horrid henry books with groups of children as a. After her son joshua was born in 1989, she started writing childrens books full time. Horrid henry nits, horrid henry get rich quick, horrid henry haunted house, horrid henry and the mage man time machine,horrid henry and the football fiend. The initial ideas, such as dealing with nits, sabotaging a birthday party, or trying to. I would recommend this book and all of the others in the series to readers aged 7 years old and above. For all the enormous success of francesca simons horrid henry books. Horrid henrys all time favourite joke book by francesca simon. Francesca isabella simon born february 23, 1955 is an american author who resides in north london. Francesca simons ho rrid henry 15 titles in 5 books collection set. Horrid henrys nits horrid henry, book 4 by francesca simon. Francesca simon, is the bestselling childrens author of the horrid henry series, and also the sleeping army and the lost gods francesca simon welcome to my web site where you can find out lots of fun things about horrid henry and all the other books i have written.
The independent on sunday francesca simon has become a master of slapstick humour with her ever popular horrid henry series. A helping of horrid henry combines three of the very best henrywreakshavoc tales in one chunky helping, making it the ideal book for long journeys and school holidays. Francesca simons horrid henry 15 titles in 5 books. Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant horrid henry stories by francesca simon, with illustrations by tony ross and brand new material from francesca. Horrid henrys biggest and best ever joke book horrid. Francesca simon author horrid henry series childrens books. Henry lives up to horrible expectations with plenty. Tony is one of the most popular and successful childrens illustrators of all time, best known for illustrating horrid henry and the works of david walliams. Over the past few years, tony has become one of the best known creators of original and traditional picture books and his work has been sold all over the world.