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Henry, Like Always

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Brief Description
The award-winning chapter book is now in paperback! Based on the beloved picture book A Friend for Henry, the Henry series shares relatable, reassuring stories that are just right for beginning readers. A Schneider Family Book Award Winner A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book A NPR 2023 Books We... Read More
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The award-winning chapter book is now in paperback! Based on the beloved picture book A Friend for Henry, the Henry series shares relatable, reassuring stories that are just right for beginning readers.

A Schneider Family Book Award Winner 

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book 
A NPR 2023 Books We Love Pick
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023 
A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 

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 wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like always.

Join 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 A Friend for Henry, this warmly funny book starring a child on the autism spectrum is a reassuring read for all school-bound kids.

 

GREAT FOR BEGINNING READERS: With short chapters and simple text, this book is perfect for newly independent readers who are just moving into longer books.

BACK 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.

DIVERSE STORIES: Representing neurodivergent kids is a vital aspect of expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. Henry, Like Always 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: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song have received the Schneider Family Book Award and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor for their Henry stories. Follow along with each new adventure in this much-loved series!

Perfect for:
  • Newly independent readers
  • An excellent resource for parents of kids on the spectrum
  • Librarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for a children’s book that offers a window into the experience of autism
  • A reassuring read for kids with varying levels of social anxiety
  • Gift-givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about friendship

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797234113

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 March 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mika Song

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 76g

Pages: 60

About the Author

Jenn Baileyis 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. Although her kids insisted on growing up, she and her husband, Kevin, still share their space with numerous cats and dogs. Visit her at jennbailey.com.

Mika Songgrew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She moved to New York to attend Pratt Institute and worked in animation before making children’s books. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter. Learn more at mikasongdraws.com.

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