is a story about the friendship between Henry, a giant, and his right hand. You see, Henry sometimes has trouble keeping track of his body partseverything from his ears to one of his legs can fall off. Once, his eye even rolled under the couch and wouldnt come out until bedtime. But with help from Hand, Henry keeps himself together. In fact, Henry and Hand are the best of friends . . . that is, until Henry takes Hand for granted, pushes him too far, and Hand runs away. A charming tale of friendship, forgiveness, and loyalty, is also a quirky story for readers of all ages, especially those of us who know what it feels like to fight with your best friend.

A charming story with wonderful illustrationsgive Ross and Henry a hand!

Patrick McDonnell, Caldecott Honorwinning author/illustrator of and creator of

Clever, moving, and funny. What more can you ask for in a beautifully illustrated childrens book?

Graydon Carter, editor of and father of five

In Ross MacDonalds world, fiendishly silly things happen as a matter of course. In , our weirdly lovable hero is falling apartliterallyand chasing after the pieces. Only Henry is more human than he appears to bewhich cant always be said about the rest of us!

David Small, author/illustrator of , a National Book Award finalist and #1 bestseller

"Henry's Hand is funny and sweet, but creepily crazy enough to delight any young monster-lover. It delighted me."

Paul O. Zelinsky, three-time Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator

STARRED REVIEW

"A good old-fashioned man/appendage love story for the ages Kids will come for the monster and the disembodied hand. Theyll stay for the story."

, starred review

"All the pieces are in place, as it were, and MacDonald sets them in motion in a melodramatic plot that wraps up with a reunion worthy of applausewith both hands."

"Its a ridiculous and bizarre concept, but also filled with a lot of heart."

"Fresh and quirky tale about the bumps that occur even in the best of friendships."

A Junior Library Guild Selection

2013 Parents' Choice Award - Recommended

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