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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2015 | Picture Books
PreS-K—Redheaded Henry is the poster child for overprotected kids. Not only does he have "helicopter" parents, he also has a hovering brother and sister. They feed him, dress him, and even offer to brush his "widdle toofers." The capable boy has had enough and tells them so: "I can do it myself!" And he does. Henry arranges his own playdate with next door neighbor Gibson. The boys frolic with great freedom all day, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on April 1, 2015
Poor Henry! Everyone in his family, from his doting parents to his adoring older siblings, loves him so much that they do not let him do a thing for himself. They make all his meals, pick out his clothes, and tote him around. Henry is sick of it, but his family is resistant to his attempts at independence. They fall over each other with cries of "Let me!" when Henry wants to make his own meal, brush his own "widdle toofers," dress himself, or make pl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Henry's doting family members fall over each other with cries of "Let me!" when Henry wants to make his own meal or bru...Log In or Sign Up to Read More