Henry Huggins

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Henry's world is focused on friends, family, and his dog.

Light Themes

Henry navigates the ordinary challenges of childhood—making friends, managing responsibilities, and the small frustrations of family life; themes are light and the tone is consistently warm and funny.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is entirely comic and domestic.

Synopsis

Third-grader Henry Huggins finds a stray dog named Ribsy and convinces his parents to let him keep it, launching a series of comic misadventures in their Portland neighborhood. The first in a beloved series capturing the humor and heart of everyday childhood. A classic of mid-century American children's literature.