Henry Wants More by Linda Ashman illustrated by Brooke Boynton
Hughes (2016) #ownvoices?
A loving, multigenerational multi-racial family tries to
keep Henry, the youngest, entertained throughout the day as his insatiable
desire for repetition exhausts them all. There’s no shortage of love in the
family however, and this title is sure to charm young and old—a perfect choice
for storytime. I’ve also used it in my lapsit storytime by shortening it and
sharing just a few spreads.
Themes/topics: family, love, having fun, siblings,
grandparents, behavior
Sample text from two spreads:
Papa’s lifting Henry high above his
head. Henry’s face is joyful. Papa’s face is red. UP and UP and UP again. His
arms are getting sore. Papa stops to catch his breath, but Henry hollers: [page
turn]
MORE!
Grandma Play
piano—it’s Henry’s favorite song. Henry, on her lap, claps and sings along. She
plays it once. She plays it twice. She loses count at then. Our ears are
getting weary, but Henry cheers: [page turn]
AGAIN!
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