Synopses & Reviews
Henry loves first grade - except for reading. When called on in class, Henry freezes. His teacher discovers it's not that Henry doesn't like to read, it's that he can't. With extra help, Henry begins to feel more confident about words and letters. And when he and his little brother desperately want to know the ending to a book, Henry saves the day!
Review
"[T]his title will reassure struggling readers and their parents." -
School Library JournalSynopsis
Henry likes most things about first gradeaexcept for reading, that is. Everyone else loves to read; classmate Tony can even read upside down But when Henry is called on in class, he freezes. His teacher soon discovers that itas not that Henry doesnat like reading, itas that he canat. After some extra help at school and at home, Henry begins to feel more confident about words and letters. And when he and his little brother desperately want to know the ending to a new book, Henry may just save the day
Nancy Carlsonas bibliotherapeutic story and friendly illustrations will offer struggling readers some much-needed support.
About the Author
Nancy Carlson lives in Bloomington, Minnesota.