A Friend for Henry

In Classroom Six down the quiet hallway, Henry—who thrives on order, gentle routines, and the soft hum of predictability—scans every desk until he spots a classmate who shares his passion for lined-up crayons and tidy rows of blocks. On a day buzzing with “too-close” elbows and “too-loud” hallway chatter, Henry’s world tilts like a teetering stack of books, and he wonders if friendship will ever fit into his carefully structured life. Then gentle Mia, who listens like sunlight filtering through blinds, offers him a turn with her favorite link-and-loop train, and in that moment their connection clicks into place like two puzzle pieces made to seal. Jenn Bailey’s warm, insightful text and Mika Song’s tender illustrations celebrate Disability Justice and Education Equity, showing classrooms, library nooks, and Sunday-school circles how small acts of understanding can become everyday magic for neurodivergent children. This Schneider Family Honor Book invites teachers, parents, and young readers to embrace diverse ways of being and to discover that sometimes a friend finds you when you need them most. Tap the external link button below to explore purchase and rental options.