Why read A Friend for Henry?

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2020 Schneider Family Honor Book

In 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…

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2 authors picked A Friend for Henry as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jennifer P. Goldfinger

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Such a sweet book about a boy just trying to find a friend who sees the world as he does.

I think this is another book we can all relate to, but especially a sensitive child like Henry who doesn’t like overstimulation and kids who’s rules are different than his. Eventually Henry finds a little girl who doesn’t like broccoli and understands he doesn’t like triangles, and together they build a tower with no triangles or broccoli, which feels perfect to both of them.

From Jennifer's list on The best picture books with neurodiverse characters, which both neurotypical and neurodiverse people relate to.

Wanda Luthman

Author

This book is one of my favorites because Henry is looking for a friend. Someone who truly cares about him. I think that's everyone's quest in life, so very relatable. But, furthermore, Henry, being on the autism spectrum, finds making friends very difficult. I love that there's a book to help children on the spectrum see that they can make friends.

From Wanda's list on The best children’s books for kids with disabilities.