Henry Upside Down: Book 4
Written by Jenn Bailey
Illustrated by Mika Song
Published by Chronicle Books
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.
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Primary ISBN: 9781797235998
Publication Date: April 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Japanese/Japanese American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Diverse Abilities: Neurological, Early Childhood, Outdoor Exploration, STEM
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
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