Henry and the Something New

Name: Henry and the Something New
Brand: Bookreps NZ Limited
SKU: 9781797236117
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Book 2

By Jenn Bailey

Series: Henry

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"Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humour make this a remarkably satisfying read." --Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books, Henry and the Something New continues to delight readers... Read More

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"Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humour make this a remarkably satisfying read." --Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review

The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books, Henry and the Something New continues to delight readers with its charming storytelling and engaging illustrations.

Henry and the Something New offers a heartfelt exploration of navigating unfamiliar situations with courage and creativity. Perfect for fans of the first book, this sequel ensures that the adventures of Henry remain a delightful favourite among young readers.

Series: Henry

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Henry and the Something New

"Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humour make this a remarkably satisfying read." --Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books, Henry and the Something New continues to delight readers with its charming storytelling and engaging illustrations. Henry and the Something New offers a...

By Jenn Bailey

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797236117

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mika Song

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 56

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jenn Bailey Series: Henry Young Adult

About the Author

Jenn 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.
Mika 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. She lives in New York City.

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