Horrid Henry: Mighty Mayhem

I popped on *Horrid Henry: Mighty Mayhem* for a car ride with my 7-year-old, expecting mild entertainment—but what unfolded was 90 minutes of nonstop giggles and groans. The full cast doesn’t just read the stories; they *perform* them. Henry’s sneaky, nasal voice (courtesy of the narrator) is equal parts annoying and endearing, while his long-suffering parents sound like they’ve been pushed to their breaking points daily—which, let’s be honest, they have. The pacing is relentless, with each story clocking in under 10 minutes, so even wiggly listeners stay hooked. My kid’s favorite bits were Henry’s schemes to ruin his brother Peter’s life, delivered with cartoonish glee. That said, the nappy-changing episode felt a tad too gross-out for my taste, and one story dragged slightly in the middle. But if your child thrives on antics like Henry’s TV sabotage or his sister’s relentless torment, this is a goldmine. The production quality is top-notch, with background sounds like TV static or slamming doors adding immersion without distraction. By the end, I was laughing *with* my child, not just at her. A rare win for shared family listening.