I loved this book and bought it for my elementary library. The illustrations are charming and the story is sop important. I love the autism representation and how this book can serve as a mirror for others. Must read!

Neurodivergent Henry is unsure he wants to attend the museum field trip filled with unknowns or ride the big noisy bus. His friend Katie helps him find his seat and at the museum, Henry finally finds his voice to let his group know that he wants to see the dinosaurs. Any elementary student who feels a little lost will relate to gentle soul Henry and his anxiety about new things.

Not bad for a quick read. The first book was better, but I will likely purchase this for my library.

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For neurodivergent kids, routine is important and any 'swaying' from the norm makes it very uncomfortable for them.

I enjoyed this and feel that this is so helpful for parents and kids alike to understand what it is like when plans change sometimes as well as how to better deal with them when possible.

Hope to get my hands on book #1

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This is an early reader chapter book with more than 10 words per sentence. it discusses the nervousness of going on a field trip/bus. It is a good book with important messages. I wish the pictures were colored; that would make it more welcoming and interesting.

I picked this one up based on the cover (and I've always loved the name Henry!) -- so I was very excited when I realized how much Henry and I have in common. ;) I love children's books that affirm neurodiversity, and Henry and the Something New does a terrific job explaining new experiences from Henry's point of view.

The bus sequence was particularly relatable (the sounds! the smells! finding a place to sit!) for me as I remembered the first time I went through the lunch line in the school cafeteria. (I was an adult -- the teacher! -- and my students walked me through the process of getting a tray, choosing my milk, etc.) Hooray for Jayden and Katie, helping Henry through his first bus ride.

The illustrations and text work together so beautifully in this picture book. I definitely want a copy of this one for our home library!

This was a really sweet early chapter book. I think many young children will be able to relate to Henry's excitement and hesitancy about an upcoming field trip. The illustrations are simple, but effective. The book is broken up into easy to digest chapters, which could help beginning readers feel accomplished as they reach each chapter end. Beginning readers that enjoy quiet, realistic stories about school will likely enjoy this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

As someone who lives with multiple disabilities, including learning disabilities, I am glad to see that more and more books are being published about children living with disabilities, and how their peers should treat them with kindness. Therefore this book touched my heart. I think every teacher and librarian should add this to collection. The illustrations were very nice and sort of reminded me of Peter H Reynolds who illustrated books such as Judy Moody.
I enjoyed this book.

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Henry is neurodivergent, as a result, he blends in easily with his best friends, but isn't a fan of the unknown or new things. Henry visit the local museum in a class field trip. He isn't too sure about riding a school bus for the first time and visiting exhibits. He courageously steps up and walks right in. He may not speak up right away, but he does finally find his voice.

I love the way Jenn Bailey explores Henry's mind and actions. A neurotypical young reader can find empathy in Henry's behaviors and feelings. The neurotypical characters are understanding and accommodating of Henry. I love the interactions among classmates and the parent chaperone as well. More importantly our neurodiverse students should feel see and represented through the character of Henry. I can see some many behaviors Henry exhibits among my many students in my elementary library classes even among neurotypical. I've been on a mission to feature and select books featuring neurodiversity and this book is just the ticket to add titles to our early reader chapter books. I am going to have to read Bailey's other books in this series. They clearly belong on our library's book shelves.

Having just read the first Henry book a few days ago, I found this story to be similar in good ways. Henry doesn't react to things in the same way his classmates do, but with a little thinking on his part and the care and attention of the people around him, Henry is able to visit the museum and see the dinosaurs. I like that readers can hear what Henry is feeling, and while he worries about things, he is able to work through those worries. Sometimes his classmates don't realize what he is thinking. They may ignore his preferences for their own, but mostly they are considerate and helpful. These stories set a good example for students who may struggle with changes in the classroom.

I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love Henry. He's just a little bit neurospicy, anxious, and so smart. I love the way he sees the world and how his quirky little brain works through things. He is so incredibly relatable. Every child (person) feels the way Henry feels sometimes. He is also a doorway to another world, for those times when he is experiencing something different than anything we may have felt. Henry is a great introduction to the differences between us and the love and tolerance and admiration that should exist.

The book let kids know it’s normal to worry when you do something new like go to the museum. Good message for kids about being patient and waiting your turn. Also about speaking up and finding your voice.

My son really enjoyed this book very much, he is eight and it was easy for him to read and understand. He said he loved the drawings. And it felt like he got to go on the field trip with Henry and see the dinosaurs.. He really enjoyed it being a chapter book and still easy for him to understand.

I really enjoyed the black-and-white illustrations in this children’s book. The story was all over the place, but I think it would be perfect for a child. It kind of had a coming-of-age aspect to it with Henry overcoming struggles and challenges along this field trip. I think young readers will love this one!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with access to read this book!

Henry and the Something.New by Jenn Bailey is an early chapter book about a class field trip to a museum. Henry is a slightly anxious, shy boy who really wanted to see the dinosaurs. He struggled with whether or not to turn in his permission slip or stay behind at the library. He had never ridden a bus before and felt anxious, but he did get on and sit with his friend. At the museum, Henry’s group visits all the parts of the museum that the other children wanted to see before Henry finally speaks up, but they made it to the dinosaurs and had a good day. This story was enjoyable and the illustrations were appealing. They are all in black and white, which showed the contrast well but may not be as eye-catching for children. This book would encourage discussion about Henry’s fears and his difficulty expressing his desires. All in all, it was an interesting story which would hold a young reader’s attention. I am voluntarily submitting this review after reading an advanced complementary copy of this book thanks to Netgalley and Chronicle Books.

This book was super cute. It took us through the field trip and what Henry wanted to see. It talked about things that kids loved to see when they went on adventures and how they may feel if it's their first field trip.

I was a special education teacher and I felt like my students would have loved this book and maybe even been able to relate to the frustrations of waiting and being exposed to something new, whether it was going on the bus for the first time or going on a field trip for the first time.

This story is sweet and fun. It’s engaging with beautiful illustrations. The author uses simple language, repetitive phrases, and mini chapters so it’ll be perfect for young readers. Henry is a young boy who is a bit fearful about a school field trip to the museum because it’s a new experience for him.

This would be a great classroom read aloud when preparing young students for their first field trip.

A touching book for young readers about Henry, who has autism, and his fears about a school trip to the museum and how they are quelled by other's kindnesses. The black and white illustrations are totally charming too. Recommended!

Cute mini-chapter book! I enjoyed the first book about Henry, and this one will make a great addition to a school library. I am always looking for well-written books featuring neurodivergence.

My daughter and I enjoyed this cute book. It showed manners and patience to my daughter through the actions of the children in the book.