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Help Hungry Henry Stay Positive: An Interactive Picture Book About Managing Negative Thoughts and Being Mindful
Hungry Henry was not always so happy and positive. He struggled with negativity until he discovered a strategy that changed him forever. Together with Hungry Henry, kids will discover simple ways to embrace positivity in difficult situations such
Help NOW , and start your child on their journey to positivity. ★
Help NOW , and start your child on their journey to positivity. ★
37 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
About the author
Esther Pia Cordova
28 books31 followersEsther Cordova is an accomplished author with a passion for storytelling. Known for her captivating children's picture books, including the bestseller I Can't Do That, Yet, which has sold over 90,000 copies, she has delighted young readers with tales that inspire wonder and imagination.
Now, with her debut young adult dystopian novel, Convergence, she brings her unique voice to a new audience, blending gripping narratives with thought-provoking themes. Esther currently lives in Austin with her husband, son, and toy poodle, Baxter.
Now, with her debut young adult dystopian novel, Convergence, she brings her unique voice to a new audience, blending gripping narratives with thought-provoking themes. Esther currently lives in Austin with her husband, son, and toy poodle, Baxter.
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January 25, 2021
Learn to Fly When You Don’t Have Wings
Back when I was a child, I loved interactive picture books. When I grew older, I enjoyed reading them to my nieces and nephews. This is a book that would have been a lot of fun to read to them if they were still little. The illustrations in this book are simple but well done. We do get the sense of how his world is affecting Henry. In this book, hungry Henry is upset that he cannot fly. He only realizes at the beginning of the book that he doesn't have wings, so flying under his own power will not happen. Upset by this, he thinks negative thoughts. The unseen narrator suggests he try to think positive thoughts and find a solution. The narrator encourages him to think of three things he is thankful for; Henry remembers his dad not having wings and encouraging positive thoughts. I liked that after Henry figures out his three things, the narrator suggests the reader/child do so as well. He calls a friend, one of the things he is thankful for, and she suggests that Henry blow all of his negative thoughts into a balloon. As Henry blows into the balloon, releasing his negative thoughts, he feels better but still can't fly. However, he continues to blow the balloon up big… really big. In fact, the author suggests that we turn the book sideways at one point so that we can get the effect of the big balloon. Henry attaches this to a balloon basket that appears, and yes, he can now fly. I like how this book explores the concepts of gratitude, getting rid of negative thoughts, out-of-the-box thinking, and reaching out to and listening to your friends when you need help. Throughout the book, though not on every two-page spread, the author does ask questions of the reader or ask them to do certain things, like turn the book or pat Henry's head when he's feeling bad. Great interactivity!
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
Back when I was a child, I loved interactive picture books. When I grew older, I enjoyed reading them to my nieces and nephews. This is a book that would have been a lot of fun to read to them if they were still little. The illustrations in this book are simple but well done. We do get the sense of how his world is affecting Henry. In this book, hungry Henry is upset that he cannot fly. He only realizes at the beginning of the book that he doesn't have wings, so flying under his own power will not happen. Upset by this, he thinks negative thoughts. The unseen narrator suggests he try to think positive thoughts and find a solution. The narrator encourages him to think of three things he is thankful for; Henry remembers his dad not having wings and encouraging positive thoughts. I liked that after Henry figures out his three things, the narrator suggests the reader/child do so as well. He calls a friend, one of the things he is thankful for, and she suggests that Henry blow all of his negative thoughts into a balloon. As Henry blows into the balloon, releasing his negative thoughts, he feels better but still can't fly. However, he continues to blow the balloon up big… really big. In fact, the author suggests that we turn the book sideways at one point so that we can get the effect of the big balloon. Henry attaches this to a balloon basket that appears, and yes, he can now fly. I like how this book explores the concepts of gratitude, getting rid of negative thoughts, out-of-the-box thinking, and reaching out to and listening to your friends when you need help. Throughout the book, though not on every two-page spread, the author does ask questions of the reader or ask them to do certain things, like turn the book or pat Henry's head when he's feeling bad. Great interactivity!
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
January 5, 2021
THIS IS A CUTE HUNGRY DINOSAUERSBOOK
ThIS BOOK 2 UP AGES ALSO UNFORTUNATELY WITHTHE FOOD INSECURITY GOING ON ON COUNT OF CORONAVIRUS PEOPLE ARE GOING HUNGRY BECAUSE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION AND THIS BOOK HELPS WITH THAT BRINGS ATTENTION OF WHAT PEOPLE UO AGAINST I APPLAUSE THE AUTHOR FOR A BOOK LIKE THIS EVEN THOUGH ITS A CHILDRENS BOOK BRINGS ATTENTION TO THIS HUGE FACTOR OF OUR SOCIETY (((HUNGER))) THE HANDDRAWINGS COLORFUL IN THIER OWN WAY AS FAR AS DINOSAURS CONCERNED THE PROBLEM COULDN'T READ SENTENCES OR LETTERS SMALL SIZE BOOK SMALLER THAN POST CARD CONGRATS TO AUTHOR FOR BREAKING NEWS FOR SOCIETY HUNGER
HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR
ThIS BOOK 2 UP AGES ALSO UNFORTUNATELY WITHTHE FOOD INSECURITY GOING ON ON COUNT OF CORONAVIRUS PEOPLE ARE GOING HUNGRY BECAUSE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION AND THIS BOOK HELPS WITH THAT BRINGS ATTENTION OF WHAT PEOPLE UO AGAINST I APPLAUSE THE AUTHOR FOR A BOOK LIKE THIS EVEN THOUGH ITS A CHILDRENS BOOK BRINGS ATTENTION TO THIS HUGE FACTOR OF OUR SOCIETY (((HUNGER))) THE HANDDRAWINGS COLORFUL IN THIER OWN WAY AS FAR AS DINOSAURS CONCERNED THE PROBLEM COULDN'T READ SENTENCES OR LETTERS SMALL SIZE BOOK SMALLER THAN POST CARD CONGRATS TO AUTHOR FOR BREAKING NEWS FOR SOCIETY HUNGER
HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR
January 8, 2021
Great positive interactive book
Hungry Henry is a great book series and this one is about how to stay positive. I like the simple ideas it has to show kids how to think positive thoughts. The interactive approach to telling the story makes it fun and engaging for the reader too. Excellent book
Hungry Henry is a great book series and this one is about how to stay positive. I like the simple ideas it has to show kids how to think positive thoughts. The interactive approach to telling the story makes it fun and engaging for the reader too. Excellent book
January 23, 2021
We really loved this bright illustrated story with cute drawings! It has great techniques that children can learn and use to stay positive! I really like how children can practice the techniques and also make other interactive actions as prompted throughout the book. I would definitely recommend it!
I received a free ARC copy of this book but that did nit affect my review in any way.
I received a free ARC copy of this book but that did nit affect my review in any way.
January 23, 2021
A sweet little story teaching children to let their negative thoughts go and think of positive things. There are some examples for children to try as they go through the story which they should be able to use easily.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2021
Interactive and entertaining
How very lovely and delightful this sweet interactive book and his main character, Hungry Henry are! My five year old had a lot of fun cheering Henry on and helping him fly high!
How very lovely and delightful this sweet interactive book and his main character, Hungry Henry are! My five year old had a lot of fun cheering Henry on and helping him fly high!
January 7, 2021
This Book Can Help Kids AND adults!
What a darling book! The characters have such cute personalities and I love the interactive exercises included also. I found myself blowing out to relax and think positive! What a wonderfully simple tool for our young children to learn.
What a darling book! The characters have such cute personalities and I love the interactive exercises included also. I found myself blowing out to relax and think positive! What a wonderfully simple tool for our young children to learn.
January 6, 2021
Good
The book deals with developing positive attitude in kids. The illustrations are really good and my kid loved it. Good
The book deals with developing positive attitude in kids. The illustrations are really good and my kid loved it. Good
January 24, 2021
Great book for kids struggling with emotions and keeping their anger in check. This has meditation and other resources that will help any child.
January 30, 2021
Nice and lovely story.
Nice and lovely story.
lets blew out our angry, then we can fly :). Its really positive and good for kids.
Nice and lovely story.
lets blew out our angry, then we can fly :). Its really positive and good for kids.
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