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 \nWith insight and warmth,this heart-felt story from the perspective of a boyon the autism spectrum celebrates theeveryday magic of finding a first friend.  \nIn Classroom Six,second left down the hall,Henry was looking for a friend.  \n\n| DUN LAOGHAIRF  \u003Cbr>RATHDOWN LIBRARIES   |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| DLR27000050443   |  |\n| BERTRAMS   | 24/09/2019   |\n|  |  |\n| GC   | 02429756   |\n\nIt couldn’t be Gilly,who circled her fishbowl.She's quiet,thought Henry.But she can't playon the swings.  \nIt couldn't be Mrs.Magoon,who knew abouthugs.She shares,thought Henry.But she has to.  \nCould it be someone else in Classroom Six?  \nIn Art Class,Vivianne shared Henry's double easel.Vivianne was a kaleidoscope,a tangle of colors.She had ribbons and clackety shoes.She knew everypony song.Her fingernails were painted like rainbows.","cbCaijdh4zKQMoWw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijdh4zKQMoWw","pdf",4162684,36,"English","# A Friend for Henry\n## The Search for Connection\n## Observations in Classroom Six\n## Identifying a Friend","[{\"question\":\"Who is the protagonist of A Friend for Henry?\",\"answer\":\"The protagonist is Henry, a young boy on the autism spectrum who is looking for a friend in his classroom.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualities is Henry looking for in a friend?\",\"answer\":\"Henry is looking for a friend who shares, listens, and appreciates order and predictability, just as he does.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does Henry feel that Gilly the fish cannot be his friend?\",\"answer\":\"While Henry notes that Gilly is quiet, he concludes she cannot be his friend because she cannot play on the swings.\"}]","A Friend for Henry | PDF",1791881417,55]