A classic mid-century series following ordinary Portland boy Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy through neighborhood adventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and the small triumphs and disasters of childhood. The books capture the humor and heart of everyday kid life with Cleary's signature warmth, authenticity, and gentle humor, celebrating the ordinary moments that make up a happy childhood.
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.
Henry and his dog Ribsy get into a series of comic mishaps, including Ribsy running away and Henry's attempts to earn money for a new football. Another charming entry in the series full of Cleary's signature humor and warmth.