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A Friend for Henry: (Books About Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids) Hardcover – Picture Book, February 26, 2019

by Jenn Bailey (Author), Mika Song (Illustrator)

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A 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book

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

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.

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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
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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.

A heartfelt story told from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum

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?

Told with insight and warmth, A Friend for Henry is a sweet story about friendship that all readers can relate to and enjoy.

Praise for A Friend for Henry

"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

"Whether on the spectrum or not, friends don't have to share everything, just enough, and this book sweetly provides." —Kirkus Reviews

	A Friend for Henry: (Books About Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books,...	Henry, Like Always: Book 1	Henry and the Something New: Book 2	Henry’s Picture-Perfect Day: Book 3

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More Henry Books!	A heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship.	A beginning chapter book series based on the award-winning picture book, A Friend for Henry!	A follow up chapter book to Henry, Like Always.	Join Henry and the kids of Classroom Ten in this warm and funny tale of Picture Day pressure, loose tooth trouble, and learning what it truly means to make a day—and a memory—that is picture perfect.

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PreS-Gr 1—Henry is looking for a friend who is quiet, shares, and likes to read. Making friends can be difficult for anyone, but it is especially hard for Henry. He misreads social situations, believing that because a classmate has rainbow-painted nails, she would enjoy having her shoes painted. He lines the reading carpet squares up perfectly and melts down when another classmate's rambunctious, imaginative play disrupts the squares. One by one, classmates are ruled out as potential friends—until Katie. Katie is quiet and likes to read, too. However, Katie slides down the big slide, something Henry would never do. Still, the two bond over their love for the class fish, and Henry takes a chance and asks Katie to play with him. They play together both indoors and out, leading Henry to the realization that friends don't have to be exactly alike to appreciate each other. The ink-and-watercolor illustrations show a diverse classroom. Henry is Asian and Katie is African American. It is never stated that Henry has autism, but his actions and thought processes will be familiar to readers who know someone on the autism spectrum. VERDICT A simple, upbeat story that might inspire readers to seek out friendship, and a good addition to general picture book collections.—Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA

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"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

“As diagnosed children on the autistic spectrum increase, so does the need for informative and positive presentations such as this.” —Booklist

“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

“A simple, upbeat story that might inspire readers to seek out friendship.” —School Library Journal

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452167915
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452167916
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.38 x 10.38 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD480L
Best Sellers Rank: #46,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #82 in Children's Books on Disabilities
- #770 in Children's School Issues
- #1,409 in Children's Friendship Books
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Mika Song loves stories about sweetly funny outsiders. She grew up in Manila, Philippines and Honolulu, Hawaii before moving to New York to study at Pratt Institute. Her work has received a Schneider Family Award Honor.
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Jenn Bailey has visited all 50 states and most of the world’s oceans but not nearly enough countries. Although she started life in Warwick, Rhode Island, her wandering feet have landed her in a bunch of other places. Currently, she writes from her home in Kansas City where she happily eats BBQ with her husband, three sons (although one has now launched), and numerous cats and dogs. Jenn works as an author, editor, workshop presenter, and speaker. She graduated from the Vermont College of Fine Arts with her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults in 2017. Jenn writes picture books, short stories, and novels, all for children.
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Customers find this book great for children, with one mentioning it's particularly helpful for those seeking friendships. The story receives positive feedback, and customers describe it as sweet and gorgeous, with one noting its simple yet effective illustrations. Customers appreciate the writing style, with one highlighting its spare text, and they value its ability to introduce empathy and understanding.

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Customers find the book fantastic and great for kids, with one mentioning it's especially good for children seeking friendships.

"...Loved the journey Henry goes on looking to make a friend. Great for kids." Read more

"...Wonderful to read over and over." Read more

"The book is fantastic and realistic! 100% recommended in that aspect...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one mentioning it's great for sharing with young audiences.

"...A sweet story of a neurodivergent boy finding quiet friendship in a noisy world...." Read more

"Sweet story about the trials and errors of making a friend. Loved the journey Henry goes on looking to make a friend. Great for kids." Read more

"...My son’s name is Henry, and he’s on the spectrum, and he really enjoys this story...." Read more

"Great story to share with young audiences. Great little story focusing on the diversity and acceptance needed." Read more

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Customers find the book sweet and gorgeous, with one customer noting it's a must-own picture book and another mentioning it's great for teaching children.

"...Still readable. Just be aware. The book itself was so cute!" Read more

"This book is very sweet. I wish the language used was a LITTLE bit simpler, because my son is 5, but it’s still wonderful...." Read more

"Thank you for this gorgeous book that allows us to experience what a child with autism might think and feel...." Read more

"...Sprinkled with humor, this is a must-own picture book!" Read more

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Customers appreciate how the book helps children develop empathy, with one mentioning that they feel the emotions with the character.

"...I can tell he really feels the emotions with the character and connects to him, so it was definitely a worthwhile purchase." Read more

"...around him, this book is a sweet story that will introduce empathy and understanding. Sprinkled with humor, this is a must-own picture book!" Read more

"Beautiful, sweet, and thoughtful--a friend of a picture book for us all..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the visual quality of the book, with one noting the great illustrations and another mentioning the simple pictures.

"...Spare text and beautiful roomy illustrations that are just right, like the friendship Henry finds. Wonderful to read over and over." Read more

"...The pictures are simple and clearly show happy and unhappy expressions, and we see school as Henry see it, sometimes bewildering...." Read more

"Great writing and great illustrations. A classic in the making." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one noting its spare text.

"...Spare text and beautiful roomy illustrations that are just right, like the friendship Henry finds. Wonderful to read over and over." Read more

"...We read this book many times. It's beautifully written and there are so many layers to unpack." Read more

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Dean Gloster
Beautiful, sweet, and thoughtful--a friend of a picture book for us all
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2019
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Henry would like to make a friend in his new classroom six. But Vivianne was a kaleidoscope a tangle of colors, with ribbons and clackety shoes. Samuel was a thunderstorm, booming and crashing, kind of scary if you didn't have your blanket. There are problems and misunderstandings as Henry tries to fit in, but he finds a friend in calm Katie. A sweet story of a neurodivergent boy finding quiet friendship in a noisy world. Spare text and beautiful roomy illustrations that are just right, like the friendship Henry finds. Wonderful to read over and over.

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Evan William Perry
AUTISTIC HENRY FINDS A FRIEND, AND SO DID I!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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I saw this book online one day when I was shopping, and after looking at it, I decided to buy it, and it made me think about me trying to make a friend in school just like Henry did, and like Henry, I too, have Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, and so, I hope that whoever I give this book to will be able to understand how hard it was to make a friend, especially when you have Autism, Asperger's, or any other kind of disability, whether it is physical or mental these days.

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Sweet story about the trials and errors of making a friend. Loved the journey Henry goes on looking to make a friend. Great for kids.

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Fantastic book! But arrived with pages stuck together.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
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The book is fantastic and realistic! 100% recommended in that aspect. However it arrived with some glue or something like that sticking a few pages together. It ripped a bit but not enough to ruin the words or whole pages. Still readable. Just be aware. The book itself was so cute!

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The newness of school and the kids are all so different!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019
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Henry goes to school wondering if he'll find a friend. The kids don't seem to be quite the same as him. One girl displays her fingernail polish and he thinks paint should be washed off fingernails. When he paints her shoes the same colors thinking that will please her, well, it doesn't go over too well. He carefully arranges carpet squares for story time, but another kid pulls out one to sit on and disrupts the pattern. He sees kids doing other things that he wouldn't do. He ends up watching the goldfish and a girl watches it too. They talk. She likes the big slide and he doesn't, but they both like to play blocks. They learn to accept each other's preferences and become friends. This is for the younger kids, Preschool to First grade, perhaps. If your child is nervous about going to school the first time, or isn't sure how to fit in, this might help. If your child is on the autism spectrum, this might help pave the way and prepare them for kids who act differently from them and maybe are a bit chaotic. The pictures are simple and clearly show happy and unhappy expressions, and we see school as Henry see it, sometimes bewildering. But it ends on a hopeful note.

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Nice story
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
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This book is very sweet. I wish the language used was a LITTLE bit simpler, because my son is 5, but it’s still wonderful. My son’s name is Henry, and he’s on the spectrum, and he really enjoys this story. I can tell he really feels the emotions with the character and connects to him, so it was definitely a worthwhile purchase.

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One of the Best Picture Books we have read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2021
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Thank you for this gorgeous book that allows us to experience what a child with autism might think and feel. I could feel how much Henry wanted to have a friend even though his actions were misunderstood by his peers. Having worked for years with kids with autism, I see that same heart of longing for a friend. We read this book many times. It's beautifully written and there are so many layers to unpack.

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I liked that the message in this book was put across in a way to elicit discussion with young children but not overtly preachy.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2019
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loved it so sensitive

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It's a good book but came damaged 😔

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It's a good book but came damaged 😔

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Bought new, received a dirty used book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2022
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I have no problems with the content of the book itself. My problem lies with Amazon and the state the book arrived in, the edges are grimy, covered in prints, has crayon marks. So I suspect my "new" book is actually a return...

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