Henry and the Something New

<B>“Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humor make this a remarkably satisfying read.”</B> —<I>Horn Book Magazine</I>, Starred Review <BR/><BR/><B>The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books <I>A Friend for Henry</I> and <I>Henry, Like Always</I>, this delightful beginning chapter book about embracing new experiences stars a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum.</B><BR/><BR/>  <BR/><BR/>It’s Field Trip Day! Henry's class is excited to visit the museum, but Henry is not so sure. The museum means maybe seeing dinosaurs, Henry's favorite. But it also means a lot of things that are new: a noisy school bus ride, a building full of echoes and hallways, and plenty of chances to get lost! Will he find something that makes all of this <I>new</I> worth the trip? Come along with Henry in this <B>funny, bighearted tale about trying new things, exploring new places, and finding the courage to make yourself heard</B>.<BR/><BR/>JUST RIGHT FOR BEGINNING READERS: With short chapters and simple text, this book is <B>perfect for newly independent readers</B> who are just moving on to longer books.<BR/><BR/> FIRST FIELD TRIP: This story will <B>encourage and reassure any child beginning school or preparing to embark on their first field trip</B> as Henry navigates the excitement (and potential anxiety) that comes with doing new things for the first time.<BR/><BR/> GREAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL READ: Perfect for any reader starting a new school year, the Henry series <B>explores common school experiences</B> in a gentle, funny, and encouraging way. <BR/><BR/> DIVERSE STORIES: Centering neurodivergent kids is vital to expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. The Henry series provides a mirror and a window for <B>kids on the autism spectrum and their friends to see themselves in the stories they read</B>.<BR/><BR/> AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song received a Schneider Family Book Honor Award for their picture book <I>A Friend for Henry</I>. See how the story continues in this classic-feeling early reader series based on the same character!<BR/><BR/>Perfect for: <ul><li> Newly independent readers </li><li> Parents of kids on the spectrum </li><li> Librarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for a children’s book that offers a window into the experience of autism </li><li> Kids with varying levels of social anxiety </li><li> Gift givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about trying new things </li></ul><BR/><BR/>Author: Kansas City, Missouri<BR/> Illustrator: New York City, NY