He nails Henry's sense of innocent wonder and his sweet, honest demeanor in every scene, employing an authentic boyish delivery that can amuse as well as tug at the heart just like Cleary's writing. Harris proves a versatile performer taking on a whole community of friendly voices, including Henry's exasperated but supportive parents and memorable neighbors Beezus and Ramona. Henry calls his four-legged pal Ribsy, for obvious reasons, and with more than a little effort and confusion, brings the lovable pet home to his family's house on Klickitat Street via city bus and then police car. Boy and pooch bond instantly when Henry offers his ice cream cone to the dog, who downs it in one gulp. William Roberts makes it easy to get acquainted, giving them each clear vocal characteristics.

One day, excitement arrives in the form of a skinny stray dog that befriends Henry at the drugstore. Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary: Summary & Series Instructor: Abby Federico Abby has taught elementary and special education, and has her masters degree in education. Henry Huggins his dog, Ribsy Beezus and her sister, Ramona, and their lively families, neighbors and schoolmates give Beverly Cleary's stories a wealth of characters. The first book was published in 1950 and characters from the story led to ano. Third-grader Henry Huggins, who has hair that ''looks like a scrubbing brush,'' is a pretty ordinary kid a little too ordinary in his opinion. Series featuring a young boy named Henry and his family, pets, and friends. Actor Harris (Doogie Howser, M.D.) has enthusiasm to spare in his lively take on Cleary's endearing and humorous work. The story is about Henry Huggins, a little boy who lived in a. Cleary provides a warm, autobiographical introduction to this excellent adaptation of her first book, which was originally published in 1950. Theme of Henry Huggins - It is a reallyfunny book with an irresistible boys adventures.