{"product_id":"henry-like-always-book-1-9781797213897","title":"Henry, Like Always: Book 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Schneider Family Book Award Winner \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NPR 2023 Books We Love Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2023 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beginning chapter book series based on the award-winning picture book, \u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the \u003ci\u003ewrong day\u003c\/i\u003e. A parade means playing instruments that are \u003ci\u003etoo loud\u003c\/i\u003e. A parade means this week is \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e like always. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin Henry as he navigates the ups and downs of marker missiles, stomach volcanoes, and days that feel a little too orange. From the creators of the Schneider Family Honor-winning picture book \u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry, \u003c\/i\u003ethis warmly funny book starring a child on the autism spectrum is a reassuring read for school-bound kids of all stripes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGREAT FOR BEGINNING READERS: With short chapters and simple text, this book is perfect for newly independent readers who are just moving into longer books. \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 series that will appeal to and reassure any child starting or continuing in school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDIVERSE STORIES: Representing neurodivergent kids is a vital aspect of expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. \u003ci\u003eHenry, Like Always\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\u003eAN AWARD-WINNING TEAM: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song were awarded a Schneider Family Honor Award for their picture book \u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry\u003c\/i\u003e. See how the story continues in this classic-feeling early reader series based on the same character! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly independent readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent resource for parents of kids on the spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for a children's book that offers a window into the experience of autism\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 friendship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJenn Bailey is an author, editor, blue-ribbon pie baker, and eager traveler. She received her MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Born and raised in Rhode Island, she now calls Leawood, Kansas, home. She lives there with her husband, three sons, and numerous cats and dogs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mika Song grew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She moved to New York to attend the Pratt Institute and worked in animation before making children's books. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50568653242642,"sku":"9781797213897","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_29d03837-5d32-4c3c-8631-9638875087ea.jpg?v=1744274128","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/henry-like-always-book-1-9781797213897","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}