Henry at Home
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Henry at Home

By Megan Maynor, Alea Marley (Illustrator)

The lives of two people are closely intertwined.

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40 pages· 530 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Liza and Henry have always been inseparable, sharing every adventure and challenge. But when Liza heads off to kindergarten, Henry is left behind, grappling with the change. How will their sibling bond withstand this new chapter? Discover a heartwarming tale of family, growth, and the enduring love between a brother and sister.

From the publisher

The love between a brother and sister shines through in this reassuring picture book about a common childhood transition–an older sibling starting school and leaving the younger one behind.Liza is Henry’s big sister, and Henry is Liza’s little brother. As long as there has been a Henry and Liza, they have always done everything together. Haircuts, birthday parties, tree climbing, even flu shots. Liza and Henry. Henry and Liza. But that all changes when Liza starts school for the first time, heading off to kindergarten and leaving her little brother behind. Henry is incredulous. How can Liza do this to him?This true-to-life picture book, gorgeously illustrated, explores a sweet sibling relationship and carries an important and reassuring message about family and growing up.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
530
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about schoolBooks about siblingsBooks about social themesBooks about new experiences
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Book details

Publication
Published
July 27, 2021
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328916754

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