Henry Huggins
Another BookVoices review for audio books you can listen using your iPod(R) or MP3 player. Discounted Audio Books are available at our Audio Book Store. - Genuinely funny books for children are few and far between. So, when a story like Henry Huggins comes along, it comes to stay. Children everywhere see themselves in this irresistible boy’s adventures. During an unforgettable year that begins when Henry discovers a lost, hungry dog he calls Ribsy, listeners will have a grand time. Before the suspenseful conclusion, they’ll meet Henry’s friends on Klickitat Street, including Beezus and her little sister, Ramona, and enjoy lots of hilarious happenings. No wonder this continuously engaging and heartwarming story is a classic! Beverly Cleary’s books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association’s Newbery Medal and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented in recognition of her lasting contribution to children’s literature. In addition, her books have won more than thirty-five statewide awards based on the votes of her young readers. Neil Patrick Harris’s stage credits include productions of Sweeney Todd, Romeo and Juliet, and Rent On TV, he starred in Doogie Howser. M. D. His film work includes Clara’s Heart, The Next Best Thing, and Starship Troopers. 