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Henry's big sister helps to turn his worries around with brighter what-ifs in this loving sibling story
Henry's birthday party is approaching, and the most exciting part is that Marty, the coolest kid in Henry's class, is coming! Everybody wants Marty at their party. But as Henry lies awake one night, his head spins with anxious thoughts. What if Marty doesn't have fun? What if she doesn't like his dog, or his apartment, or his Grandma's confetti cake?
From the top bunk, Henry's big sister, Sam, gently puts a positive spin on each of Henry's worries. What if Marty adores dogs? What if she loves their apartment? What if she asks for a third piece of cake? "How do you know all that stuff will happen?" Henry asks his sister as he begins to drift off to sleep. "I don't," Sam replies wisely. "But neither do you."
Told in a graphic novel format with a warm color palette, this story is a loving portrait of a strong sibling relationship that may offer readers a new way to work through their own worries.
About this Author
KATIE ARTHURis a writer and illustrator and the author ofOur Woolly Bear, which received a starred review from School Library Journal. She lives in Malignant Cove, Nova Scotia with her family.
Reviews
"A reassuring story of family and friendship ... Henry will help many children feel better about their worries, making this a good choice for early elementary collections in need of contemporary graphic novels."
"An understated, empathetic approach to helping children handle their what-ifs."
"Warm art is shown in graphic panels that take readers from one scene to the next ... What a fun book for reading aloud!"
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