Henry, Like Always Book 1
Henry, Like Always Book 1 by Jenn Bailey is a paperback edition published by Chronicle Books LLC in March 2025. This 60-page book is designed for beginning readers and is based on the picture book A Friend for Henry. It presents relatable stories that focus on the experiences of a child on the autism spectrum as he navigates the challenges of school life, particularly during a week filled with unexpected changes.
In this installment, readers will follow Henry as he encounters the excitement and chaos of a school parade, which disrupts his familiar routine. The narrative addresses social themes such as friendship and neurodiversity, making it a valuable resource for children starting or continuing their school journey. With short chapters and simple text, this book is ideal for newly independent readers, providing both humor and understanding in familiar school scenarios.
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The award-winning chapter book is now in paperback! Based on the beloved picture book A Friend for Henry, the Henry series shares relatable, reassuring stories that are just right for beginning readers.
A Schneider Family Book Award Winner
A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
A NPR 2023 Books We Love Pick
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023
A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book
Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry’s class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like always.
Join Henry as he navigates the ups and downs of marker missiles, stomach volcanoes, and days that feel a little too orange. From the creators of the Schneider Family Honor-winning picture book A Friend for Henry, this warmly funny book starring a child on the autism spectrum is a reassuring read for all school-bound kids.
GREAT FOR BEGINNING READERS: With short chapters and simple text, this book is perfect for newly independent readers who are just moving into longer books.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Familiar school scenarios–from new schedules to making new friends–are portrayed with humor and understanding in this series that will appeal to and reassure any child starting or continuing in school.
DIVERSE STORIES: Representing neurodivergent kids is a vital aspect of expanding diverse representation across books for all ages. Henry, Like Always provides a mirror and a window for kids on the autism spectrum and their friends to see themselves in the stories they read.
AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM: Jenn Bailey and Mika Song have received the Schneider Family Book Award and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor for their Henry stories. Follow along with each new adventure in this much-loved series!
Perfect for:
- Newly independent readers
- An excellent resource for parents of kids on the spectrum
- Librarians, teachers, and booksellers looking for a children’s book that offers a window into the experience of autism
- A reassuring read for kids with varying levels of social anxiety
- Gift-givers looking for a sweet and relatable book about friendship
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