Ah! Henrietta (or Henrietta P. Hoppenbeek the First, as she calls herself), has two white mice, two green socks with toes, and four wonderful stories to tell in this book. The narrative voice is very true to a child, full of curiosity, excitement and a sense of discovery. The visual elements are so wonderful, from the character’s clothes and expressions right down to the layout; Henrietta and the words themselves cartwheel and leap across the pages. It’s brimming with fun, silly characters like Henrietta’s best friend Olive who’s defining characteristic is that she loves pickles, her mad brown dog Madge, and a monster that makes her say “Sheezamageeza!” A fantastic book for those who see themselves in Eloise from the Plaza or Pippi Longstocking – the storytellers and mischief makers.

Elka, Little Unity