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Henry at Home
- Subject
- Family - Siblings
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Size
- 22.0 cm × 26.8 cm
- ISBN
- 9781328916754
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.
About the creators
Megan MaynorAuthor
Megan Maynor is the author of several picture books, including It's Taco Knight!, Helga Makes a Name for Herself, and Henry at Home. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, children, and pet rabbit. Visit her online at meganmaynor.com.
Alea MarleyIllustrator
www.aleamarley.co.uk
Twitter: @aleazui
Instagram: @aleazui
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What reviewers said
"Cartoon-style illustrations, rendered in Procreate and finished in Photoshop, capture the children’s warm relationship as the text gently demonstrates that Henry and Liza can develop their own interests while staying close and loving."
"This book deftly explores a topic not often seen in the back-to-school genre: the experience of the younger sibling. A solid addition to the back-to-school shelves."
Younger siblings or those worried about distance weakening close bonds will find reassurance in this tender narrative."
"Henry at Home is an excellent reminder that precious relationships can survive great change and that independence can strengthen, not threaten, a special bond."
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