{"product_id":"old-henry-9780688099350","title":"Old Henry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOld Henry - A Timeless Story About Community and Acceptance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e by Joan W. Blos, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Stephen Gammell, tells the story of Henry and his neighbors who can't seem to see eye to eye. The neighbors want Henry to clean up his beat-up old house, weed his garden, and sweep his walk. But Henry has other priorities and different ideas about how to live his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story That Teaches Important Life Lessons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Henry finally gets fed up with the constant complaints and moves away, something unexpected happens—nobody is happy. Not the neighbors who complained, and not Henry himself. This wise and witty tale explores what happens when different kinds of people learn to understand and accept each other's differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 4-8, this picture book addresses themes of neighborliness, tolerance, and community in a way that resonates with young readers. The story presents valuable lessons about acceptance and getting along with others who may be different from us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Illustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Gammell brings this story to life with his distinctive artwork. Gammell is renowned for his illustrations in \u003cem\u003eScary Stories to Tell in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e series and won the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eSong and Dance Man\u003c\/em\u003e. He also earned Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWhere the Buffaloes Begin\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Relatives Came\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Classroom and Home Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from HarperCollins is an excellent choice for classroom reads, back-to-school reading lists, and social-emotional learning discussions. The story provides a gentle way to introduce conversations about diversity, kindness, and understanding different perspectives within a community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative structure makes it accessible for early readers while offering depth that sparks meaningful discussions between children and adults about respect, individuality, and finding common ground with neighbors and community members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGammell, Stephen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eStephen Gammell is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eScary Stories to Tell in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMore Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eScary Stories 3\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as many other books. He won the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eSong and Dance Man\u003c\/em\u003e by Karen Ackerman. He also earned Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWhere the Buffaloes Begin\u003c\/em\u003e by Olaf Baker and \u003cem\u003eThe Relatives Came\u003c\/em\u003e by Cynthia Rylant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680680612114,"sku":"9780688099350","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9057a16b-a888-46c4-a6c1-7eb10780c335.jpg?v=1734923995","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/old-henry-9780688099350","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}