{"product_id":"9781452167916","title":"A Friend for Henry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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. DIVERSE STORIES: Representing neurodivergent kids is a vital aspect of expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschool, kindergarten, and elementary school classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents of children with autism spectrum disorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for children's picture books that celebrate diversity and inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reassuring read for kids with varying levels of social anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about making friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59638301524300,"sku":"9781452167916","price":11.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781452167916-cbc0e7ae6a3ac259_front.webp?v=1793357266","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/products\/9781452167916","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable","version":"1.0","type":"link"}