A Friend for Henry: (Books about Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781452167916)

A heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship.

A 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book

In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend--or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Familiar school scenarios--from new schedules to making new friends--are portrayed with humor and understanding in this sweet picture book that will appeal to and reassure any child starting or continuing in school.

DIVERSE STORIES: Representing neurodivergent kids is a vital aspect of expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. A Friend for Henry provides a mirror and a window for kids on the autism spectrum and their friends to see themselves in the stories they read.

AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM AND A BELOVED CHARACTER: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song were awarded a Schneider Family Honor Award for A Friend for Henry. Now, fans of this award-winning picture book can grow along with Henry! Henry's story continues in Henry, Like Always, the first book in an early reader series based on the same character.

Perfect for:

• Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school classrooms
• Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
• Librarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for children's picture books that celebrate diversity and inclusion
• A reassuring read for kids with varying levels of social anxiety
• Gift-givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about making friends

Author: Jenn Bailey
ISBN-10: 1452167915
ISBN-13: 9781452167916
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Language: English
Published: 02/26/2019
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 506317 / Friend for Henry

Award: Schneider Family Book Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2019
School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 79
Publishers Weekly 12/24/2018
Booklist 02/15/2019 pg. 52
Shelf Awareness 02/22/2019
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2019 pg. 121
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average