Books in the Henry and Friends series

Amidst the serene Southwest landscape of the Rio Grande valley, a covey of quail resides peacefully under the watchful shade of cottonwood trees. But the covey's peaceful existence is shaken when a cantankerous coyote invades their territory and threatens the quails. Dun dun dunnn . . . Meet Ernesto, a quail known for his quick wit and humor. But it's no time for jokes-or is it? Coyote is having a bad day and demands a funny story . . . or else. Ernesto's talent is put to the ultimate test. He must use all his cleverness and humor to come up with the right story. With his whole covey counting on him, will Ernesto think of a story funny enough to make Coyote howl with laughter? You will love this beautifully illustrated story of friendship, bravery, and the power of humor. And if you enjoyed the Southwest flavor of The Three Little Javelinas, by Susan Lowell, or the optimism of Knight Owl by Christopher Denise, then Ernesto Joked is perfect for you. This read-aloud, read-to-your-child book will capture the hearts of children ages 4+. Bonus glossary and activity page included! Be sure to watch the Ernesto Joked video book trailer available on YouTube!

Amidst the serene Southwest landscape of the Rio Grande valley, a covey of quail resides peacefully under the watchful shade of cottonwood trees. But the covey's peaceful existence is shaken when a mysterious sorpresa invades the clearing. Dun dun dunnn . . . Meet Gloria, a spunky and optimistic quail determined to celebrate her day, but the sorpresa threatens to ruin her plans. When she sets out to throw a last-minute party for her covey, she faces countless challenges along the way. As Gloria struggles to save the day, she will need all the courage and resilience she can muster. Will she be able to overcome the odds and uncover the secret of the sorpresa? You will love this beautifully illustrated story of disappointment, courage, and the power of resilience. And if you enjoyed the perseverance in The Most Magnificent Thing, by Ashley Spires and the birthday bustle in Bear Can't Wait by Karma Wilson, then Gloria Smiled is perfect for you. This read-aloud, read-to-your-child book is sure to capture the hearts of children ages 4+. Bonus glossary and activity page included! Be sure to watch the Gloria Smiled video book trailer available on YouTube!

Amidst the serene Southwest landscape of the Rio Grande valley, a covey of quail resides peacefully under the watchful shade of cottonwood trees. But the covey's peaceful existence is shaken when without warning, an announcement of ripe hackberries causes the quails to stampede north. Dun dun dunnn . . . Meet Federico, a quail who loves nothing more than capturing the attention of his friends with his exaggerated tales of bravery. Ironically, when his friends grow tired of his stories and head north, he accidentally stumbles onto something fantastic-unbelievable-something even he could not have imagined! Will he be able to win back his friends' attention and prove that he is not just a boastful quail? You will love this beautifully illustrated story about friendship, loyalty, and the power of honesty. And if you enjoyed the moral of The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot by Scott Magoon, or the Southwest flavor of The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell, then Federico Exaggerated is perfect for you. This read-aloud, read-to-your-child book is sure to capture the attention of children ages 4+. Bonus glossary and activity page included! Be sure to watch the Federico Exaggerated video book trailer available on YouTube!