Henry's Show and Tell

by Nancy Carlson, Nancy Carlson (Illustrator)

Overview

Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there's one thing Henry doesn't like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he's too shy to speak. Just in time, Henry's kind teacher, Ms. Bradley, comes to the rescue with a great plan for helping him overcome his fears.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467727525
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	Nancy Carlson Picture Books
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	968,636
File size:	25 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

About the Author

Nancy Carlson is the author and illustrator of over 60 picture books including bestseller I Like Me! Nancy graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. When Nancy is not drawing pictures and writing stories you can find her hiking, biking, or playing golf!

Editorial Reviews

The mouse from Kindergarten, Here I Come doesn't want a turn in Henry's Show and Tell by Nancy Carlson. He is terrified to speak in class: "Whenever Henry tried to share, he felt all shaky." With his teacher's encouragement, the hero overcomes his fear, and the book ends on a humorous note. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

PreS-Gr 1-Colorful, action-packed illustrations introduce readers to a young mouse and his animal classmates as they paint, sing songs, and learn their letters. While Henry enjoys most of the daily kindergarten activities, he dreads show and tell. His kindly teacher finally guides him in the right direction, suggesting, "Bring something that's fun for you to talk about." He decides to share information about his pet lizard, which just happens to escape. During the ensuing commotion, he forgets his own nervousness and happily shares everything about Wallace. Children are left to speculate on what happens next, when he brings his pet spider the following week. The vibrant pictures capture the emotions of the characters and reflect the upbeat mood of an active classroom. This delightful tale addresses a genuine childhood concern in an entertaining manner.-Anne L. Tormohlen, Deerfield Elementary School, Lawrence, KS Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

With her bright, happy artwork and easy-to-digest storyline, Carlson tackles a case of kindergarten stage fright. Henry-a young mouse with ears like military radar-loves everything about kindergarten: the songs, the stories, the great hugs from his teacher. But when it comes to show-and-tell, Henry gets the yips: sweat creases his brow, words fail to escape his lips, and trembles shake his body: "Is he going to barf?" asks Tony. There's always a Tony. Practice gets him only so far, but distraction gets him to the goal line; his pet iguana escapes and takes his mind off the task at hand. So does the escape of his pet spider when next he has a show-and-tell to deliver, which clears the classroom fast, obviating the performance anxiety. Not all kids who suffer stage fright will be able to tap into Henry's solutions, but at least they'll know that others share in their dilemma and answers, often as not unanticipated, await their deliverance. (Picture book. 3+)

Kirkus Reviews