{"product_id":"friend-for-henry","title":"Friend For Henry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of \u003ci\u003etoo close\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003etoo loud\u003c\/i\u003e, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend—or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBACK TO SCHOOL: Familiar school scenarios—from new schedules to making new friends—are portrayed with humor and understanding in this sweet picture book that will appeal to and reassure any child starting or continuing in school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIVERSE STORIES: Representing neurodivergent kids is a vital aspect of expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a mirror and a window for kids on the autism spectrum and their friends to see themselves in the stories they read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAN AWARD-WINNING TEAM AND A BELOVED CHARACTER: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song were awarded a Schneider Family Honor Award for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Friend for Henry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Now, fans of this award-winning picture book can grow along with Henry! Henry’s story continues in \u003ci\u003eHenry, Like Always\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book in an early reader series based on the same character. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschool, kindergarten, and elementary school classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents of children with autism spectrum disorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for children’s picture books that celebrate diversity and inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reassuring read for kids with varying levels of social anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about making friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57383485669758,"sku":"NW9781452167916","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781452167916.jpg?v=1778253546","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/friend-for-henry","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}