 Loading...  | Henry's picture-perfect day (Henry Chapter Books) Author: Bailey, Jenn | |
| Price: $20.48 | ||
Summary:
It is picture day for Classroom Ten, but Henry does not feel comfortable or normal in his new clothes, and he has not practiced smiling like the other children.
| Illustrator: | Song, Mika |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 2.70 Points: .5 Quiz: 552653 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/15/25)
School Library Journal (+) (02/01/25)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/03/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 02/01/2025 Gr 1–3—It's Classroom Ten's Picture Day; everyone has to smile, and everything has to be perfect. But Henry is not happy. Everything is wrong. He has the wrong shirt (striped), the wrong snack (carrots), and even the wrong smile (Henry's loose middle front tooth has just popped out and left a big hole). Henry is left anxiously wondering how this can be a picture-perfect day when so much is not right. This is the third entry in the series, where autistic Henry and his classmates learn to adjust while navigating unfamiliar situations. With its short chapters, easy text, gentle humor, and depiction of relatable feelings of unease while offering satisfyingly warm, non-threatening solutions, this title is ideal for young readers who will empathize with the characters' feelings of anxiety. VERDICT A worthy title to add to a library's early chapter book shelves, especially those featuring neurodiversity among young people.—Cheryl Blevens - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
