BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Henry is looking for a friend in classroom 6. He has some specific requirements of a friend - must be able to play on the swings - so the class goldfish can't be his friend, friends like what he likes, they say thank you, they listen. Katie listens, she likes to watch Gilly the fish and she plays on the swings! Today, Henry has a friend!
Henry is on the autism spectrum - not stated in the text but noted on the book jacket - I liked that he was patient and waited to find a friend, that he didn't have to change or learn anything new to get a friend. Sometimes that's all it takes, a little time. Mika Song's illustrations a perfect for the text - the children are expressive, Henry is sweet. A great story for building empathy or just read it with your class to talk about making friends, and waiting to find the person who is just right for you.
Lisa Librarian
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