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When Henry Caught Imaginitis (15th Anniversary Edition)

By Nick Bland
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Henry was a very serious boy who never daydreamed or played with toys, preferring sums and straightening things. That is, until one day when an unexpected, nonsensical thought sparked a change in him. This delightful story explores the power of imagination, encouraging young readers to embrace creativity and playfulness.
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Henry was a very serious boy. He never daydreamed or played with toys. He preferred doing sums and straightening things that were wonky. Until one day Henry had a thought that didn’t make any sense at all ... A story about the power of imagination by the brilliant Nick Bland, award-winning creator of The Wrong Book and The Very Cranky Bear series.

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When Henry Caught Imaginitis (15th Anniversary Edition) by Nick Bland tells the story of Henry, a very serious boy who never daydreamed or played with toys. He preferred doing sums and straightening things that were wonky.

Until one day, Henry had a thought that didn’t make any sense at all...

This charming tale celebrates the power of imagination and is crafted by the brilliant Nick Bland, the award-winning creator of The Wrong Book and The Very Cranky Bear series.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761205729

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 32

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