A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond
Ages 5–8
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond · Peggy Fortnum
The Brown family meet a polite bear from Peru at Paddington Station and invite him into their home.
Chapter Book1958
Chapter Book · ages 6–9
Horrid Henry
by Francesca Simon · illustrated by Tony Ross
First published in 1994, Horrid Henry is a chapter book by Francesca Simon for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. Its themes include humour and family.
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Horrid Henry sits in this library as a chapter book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 6 to 9; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with humour and family.
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