Henry Upside Down
Book 4
Published on 14. May 2026
Book
Hardback
52 pages
978-1-7972-3599-8 (ISBN)
Description
The fourth book in the Schneider Family Award and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning series that follows Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, as he navigates friendships, classroom conundrums, and the ups and downs of daily life as a sweet and sensitive first-grader.
It's Henry's turn to take care of the school garden. And his best friend, Katie, will help him. But then a new girl named Ivy joins their garden crew. Ivy tells jokes that make Katie laugh. She does handstands, just like Katie. Katie says Ivy is her friend. But Henry is Katie's friend! Suddenly, Henry's world feels upside down. Follow along as Henry learns to tend a garden, deal with a big box of worms, and maybe even make a new friend.
Readers of all kinds will delight in seeing the world through Henry's eyes in these gentle, classic-feeling stories, delivered with empathy and charm by the award-winning author-illustrator team of Jenn Bailey and Mika Song.
It's Henry's turn to take care of the school garden. And his best friend, Katie, will help him. But then a new girl named Ivy joins their garden crew. Ivy tells jokes that make Katie laugh. She does handstands, just like Katie. Katie says Ivy is her friend. But Henry is Katie's friend! Suddenly, Henry's world feels upside down. Follow along as Henry learns to tend a garden, deal with a big box of worms, and maybe even make a new friend.
Readers of all kinds will delight in seeing the world through Henry's eyes in these gentle, classic-feeling stories, delivered with empathy and charm by the award-winning author-illustrator team of Jenn Bailey and Mika Song.
Reviews / Votes
A Junior Library Guild Selection "Another sweetly sincere addition. Ideal for burgeoning readers, Bailey's prose is elegant in its simplicity, conveying gentle yet potent truths; Song's black-and-white, watercolor-and-ink illustrations continue to delight... Like a balm for anxious minds." - Kirkus Reviews "Consistently strong early chapter-book series.... Another satisfying installment with this endearing character." - The Horn Book "Bailey's crisp declarative sentences and precise vocabulary make this a perfect story for new readers. Song's expressive watercolor-and-ink illustrations...support the story with humor and additional character development. This is a satisfying addition to the genre." - BooklistMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7972-3599-8 (9781797235998)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jenn Bailey is an author, editor, blue-ribbon pie baker, and eager traveler. She received her MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Born and raised in Rhode Island, she now calls Leawood, Kansas, home. Although her kids insisted on growing up, she and her husband, Kevin, still share their space with numerous cats and dogs.
Mika Song grew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She moved to New York City to attend Pratt Institute and worked in animation before making children's books. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.
Mika Song grew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She moved to New York City to attend Pratt Institute and worked in animation before making children's books. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.