Book Series · 7 Books

Henry Books

In order from Henry's Show and Tell to Henry, Like Always.

The Henry series is a set of 7 picture books by Nancy Carlson, published between 2004 and 2023. Written for ages 2–9, most books run about 30 pages.

Henry's Show and Tell
First Grade, Here I Come!
Henry's Amazing Imagination
Henry and the Valentine Surprise
Henry's Map
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Henry's Show and Tell
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$1498
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2004

Henry's Show and Tell

By Nancy Carlson

A shy kindergartner must conquer his fear of show-and-tell with unexpected help.

32 pages
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Summary: Henry loves kindergarten, except for show-and-tell, which makes him freeze with fear. As his classmate Tony taunts him, Henry's compassionate teacher devises a clever plan to help him face his anxiety. With the aid of his pet lizard, Henry embarks on a journey to overcome his public speaking dread. Will he find the courage to share his story with the class? Discover how a little creativity and support can turn fear into triumph in this heartwarming tale.
The complete set

Henry Series

7 books · Published 2004–2023

Series
Sale price
$1498

Henry's Show and Tell

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2004

A shy kindergartner must conquer his fear of show-and-tell with unexpected help.

First Grade, Here I Come!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2006

First grade feels daunting until new friendships and discoveries change everything.

Henry's Amazing Imagination

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A mouse's wild tales lead to unexpected challenges in class.

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$1599

Henry and the Valentine Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

A mysterious heart-shaped box sparks a surprising Valentine’s Day revelation.

Sale price
$1797

Henry's Map

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

A pig maps the farm to restore order and find his place.

Henry's Stars

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Henry sees a starry pig, but his friends see different constellations. Can they agree on what the stars reveal?

Henry, Like Always

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Henry faces a week of unexpected changes and challenges in his classroom.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Henry series?

There are 7 books in the Henry series. It began with Henry's Show and Tell in 2004, and the newest book, Henry, Like Always, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Henry books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Henry to life.

01

David Elliot

Author & Illustrator
02

Nancy Carlson

Author
03

Nancy L. Carlson

Author
04

Jenn Bailey

Author
05

Mika Song

Illustrator

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