{"product_id":"a-friend-for-henry-books-about-making-friends-childrens-friendship-books-autism-awareness-books-for-kids-hardcover","title":"A Friend for Henry: (Books about Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJenn Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMika Song\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003etoo close\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003etoo loud\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBACK 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DIVERSE STORIES: Representing neurodivergent kids is a vital aspect of expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. \u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry\u003c\/i\u003e provides a mirror and a window for kids on the autism spectrum and their friends to see themselves in the stories they read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM AND A BELOVED CHARACTER: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song were awarded a Schneider Family Honor Award for \u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry\u003c\/i\u003e. Now, fans of this award-winning picture book can grow along with Henry! Henry's story continues in \u003ci\u003eHenry, Like Always\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book in an early reader series based on the same character. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school classrooms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Librarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for children's picture books that celebrate diversity and inclusion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A reassuring read for kids with varying levels of social anxiety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about making friends \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJenn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMika 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. 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