Henry Finds His Word

Author: Ward, Lindsay

Number Of Pages: 32

Details:

New moms and their babies will love watching Henry say his first word Baby Henry is under a lot of pressure to say his first word.  His parents are all excited about what it will be, but Henry doesn’t see what the big deal is.  He says things all the time like “bbbghsh” and “boop,” but no one seems to understand what he means.  So, Henry decides that he better start searching for a word.  Luckily, just when he needs it most, his first word comes looking for  him. This picture book about learning to talk is the perfect gift for new parents and big brothers and sisters. Watching Henry hit this developmental milestone is a treat, and new moms will melt when they find out what Henry's first word is. From School Library Journal PreS-K—Henry talks a lot, saying things like "Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah!" and "bbbghsh." Unfortunately, while he thinks what he says makes perfect sense, his parents don't understand him. The toddler decides to go searching for the right word, looking in his crib and in his toy box and even asking some of the animals in his backyard for help, albeit unsuccessfully. But when he loses sight of his mother, his first word finally comes to him, as he calls out, "Mama!" and his mother appears right by his side. Like adorable Henry, the writing is warm but also sensitive, particularly when he cannot find his mother: "Henry began to cry. Where was she? He needed her!" Ward also adds a touch of humor both with Henry's gibberish and at the end, when Henry uses his newfound word whenever he wants something. Ward's illustrations are created using pencil and pastel, making for soft colors and lines, which match the sweet, gentle tone of the story and young Henry himself. Like the title character of Robert Kraus's classic Leo the Late Bloomer (HarperCollins, 1979), Henry finds his first word in his own good time.—Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY

Reviews:

"Illustrations in gentle pastels portray a crawler with personality...a singular infant in a universal situation."

— BookList

"Let this be the first first-word book to pull from the shelf."  

— Kirkus Reviews

About the Author:

Born and raised in California, Lindsay M. Ward received her BA from Syracuse University. She is now a cut-paper artist living and working in Lakewood, Ohio....

EAN: 9780803739901

Release Date: 24-02-2015

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover