Every delivery from Tommy Nelson is special. My son and I have many precious memories of opening a package with a few books from Tommy Nelson. Seeing my son’s eagerness to sit and read each book in its entirety makes this mama heart of mine melt… especially because each book from Tommy Nelson teaches my son godly principals and morals!
Henry Hodges Finds a Friend is one of my son’s new favorites. Each silly pet that Henry Hodges imagines makes my son giggle and of course, what boy doesn’t love finding a playful puppy in the story. As a boy who has his own dog, he can relate to Henry Hodges and his love for his new “friend.” This sweet story is sure to make your child smile, just as it does my little boy!
From the author of The Kid Who Changed the World, this hilarious rhyming story, complete with charming art, offers comfort to children who often feel left out or are in need of a good friend.
At some point, almost every child struggles with feeling like they don’t fit in or are left out—just like Henry Hodges. Henry is a lonely little boy on a lonely little street who longs for a friend. One day, his mother and father take him to a pet rescue shelter and his lonely world is changed! Told in a playful rhyme with adorable illustrations, this book will be a favorite among children and parents who love dogs and, ultimately, will comfort and encourage children who struggle with feeling accepted and finding friends.
Kids will want to read this whimsical and imaginative story again and again!
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