Henry and Beezus (Henry Huggins, 2)

I really liked the humor and the problems that came up for the characters ad the ways that they solved them. I would recommend this book to ages 8+. I think it is a good length and narrates from a very childlike and comical perspective.

Reading the Henry Huggins books written by Beverly Cleary is like a walk down the lane of my childhood memories. Written and published at the right time for the right audience, the stories have the ring of truth for anyone who grew up at that time. Immensely enjoyable.One thing, as minor as it may be, that does not ring true, though, is the illustrations are contemporary to current times in that the show kids wearing bicycling helmets, which did not exist at the time, and one of a kid wearing a baseball style cap backwards with the type of universal adjustment that also did not exist at the time Beverly Cleary wrote these stories.

Ordered for Great-grandson. He loved it

This is a heart warming story. Many can relate to getting their first bike. The characters are believable and realistic. I enjoyed reading it to my 8 year old son.

I love Beverly Cleary. My mom read the books, then read gave her books to me to read and now I’m giving them to my son to read. I read this book out loud with my son. Even though he’s perfectly capable of reading by himself, he loves the snuggle time of reading with mama.This was a fun little book. Each chapter finds Henry trying a different tactic to earn enough money to buy himself a bicycle. Beezus helps him but definitely has a supporting role in the book – it isn’t really Henry and Beezus as best buddies like the title implies. Beezus always has her annoying little sister tagging along – a little preview of how ornery she’ll be in her own books.My son and I loved comparing life in the 50s when this book was first published to life today. For instance, Henry sells gum to his friends at two pieces for a penny. A bag of chips cost a dime. My son thought this astounding but he knew this was a REALLY long time ago because his mom wasn’t even born yet.I loved the wholesomeness of this book. That the kids in it were basically nice and said things like “jeepers”. No one was sassy to their parents like in so many middle-grade books today. This is a great book to read and discuss with your middle grade reader.

It was enterdaining and and so much things to read about. Henry is such an entertaining kid. You can't put the book down for one second!

I liked how it had story in every chapter about Henry and the bike he wanted. I liked how there was a problem in every chapter that got solved. For ages 7- 11

My son loves this book and he isn't much of a book reader so I'm happy. I enjoyed hearing him tell me all about it.

My son and I love all books by Beverly Cleary. This book, like the others, are funny and are full of surprises. Some of the language is dated (ie. Henry always says, "jeepers"), but it was interesting to discuss how language has changed over time.

Henryは自転車が欲しくてたまりません。でも、両親は新品の自転車を買ってあげるお金が無いといいます。なんとか自分の力で自転車を手に入れようと頑張るHenryですが、なかなかうまくいきません。Henryの自転車が欲しい　という気持ちがとっても良く描かれています。（書かれたのが50年くらい前なので、その当時はアメリカでも子供に新品の自転車を買ってやれる家はお金持ちだったんだと思います）全体としてはHenryと自転車の話ですが、一章ずつ一つのお話としてまとまっています。各お話でBeezunの妹のRamonaが、きかんぼうぶりを十二分に発揮してHenryとBeezusを困らせます。

My 7 year old daughter loved this book

Arrived in very poor condition considering it is supposed to be new! Entire front cover bent terribly, creases and deep lines all around, very disappointed as this was a birthday gift.