NPH reads this book, and he is wonderful. My kids and I loved listening to Henry’s adventures. Cleary is a master at writing boy characters. Highly recommend these audiobooks! ( )

Book 1 of 6 ( )

Henry wants some excitement in his life, and then it arrives in the form of a dog.

Henry thought his life was boring until he met a new puppy named Ribsy. Have fun reading about their adventures together. This is a wonderful classic that is sure to make you laugh.

Beverly Cleary's first book, "Henry Huggins" holds up remarkably well in 2021, considering it was published in 1950. The most notable element dating it is that Henry frequently goes to the pet shop to buy horse meat to feed his dog. (Pretty sure no pet shop today would sell horse meat!)
It is a simple collection of six short story-like chapters about 3rd grader Henry Huggins, and his dog, Ribsy. The chapters are a little funny, a little sweet, and very much in tune with the way kids that age behave, be it 1950 or today. ( )