A Friend for Henry: (Books about Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids)
Jenn Bailey
(Author)
Mika Song
(Illustrator)
Description
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.Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publish Date
February 26, 2019
Pages
36
Dimensions
8.3 X 10.1 X 0.5 inches | 0.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781452167916
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About the Author
Jenn Bailey is an author, editor, documentarian, blue-ribbon pie baker, and eager traveler. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri. This is her first picture book. Mika Song is a children's writer and illustrator. She grew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii, before moving to New York, where she worked as an animator prior to making children's books. She lives in New York City.
Reviews
A simple, upbeat story that might inspire readers to seek out friendship. --School Library Journal
As diagnosed children on the autistic spectrum increase, so does the need for informative and positive presentations such as this. --Booklist
This is a picture book that gently and deftly captures what it's like for an autistic child to make friends in a new classroom. It's a book that listens to them. - Kirkus Reviews
Whether on the spectrum or not, friends don't have to share everything, just enough, and this book sweetly provides. --Kirkus Reviews
With sensitivity and thoughtfulness, Bailey explores Henry's literal-minded, analytical personality. her portrayal of what autism might feel like from the inside rings true. --Publishers Weekly
As diagnosed children on the autistic spectrum increase, so does the need for informative and positive presentations such as this. --Booklist
This is a picture book that gently and deftly captures what it's like for an autistic child to make friends in a new classroom. It's a book that listens to them. - Kirkus Reviews
Whether on the spectrum or not, friends don't have to share everything, just enough, and this book sweetly provides. --Kirkus Reviews
With sensitivity and thoughtfulness, Bailey explores Henry's literal-minded, analytical personality. her portrayal of what autism might feel like from the inside rings true. --Publishers Weekly
