We are all unique. It’s the one thing that we all have in common. Henri, as it turns out, has something especially unique about him. Henri is a French bulldog, and he snorts instead of barking. This was not something Henri noticed or cared about until he and his owner relocated, and he started attending doggie daycare. Henri quickly becomes the target of some genuinely intense bullying from the other dogs. With the new nickname “Pig Dog,” Henri finds himself sad and confused. He even doubts that his wonderful mom will want him around if she realizes he is a Pig Dog.

Henri and the Magnificent Snort, written by Samantha Childs and illustrated by Hannah Farr, is the story of one little French bulldog’s experience with bullying. In this exceptionally well-structured and lovingly-penned tale, Childs sheds light on bullying in a way young readers will both understand and appreciate. Henri is lovable, and readers will cheer for him throughout this precious tale.

Childs’s book is simply a stunning work of children’s literature. I cannot say enough about the impact this book will have on young readers. The use of dogs, rhyming text, and an absolutely beautiful collection of touching illustrations make Childs and Farr’s book a future classic.

Henri and the Magnificent Snort, written by Samantha Childs and illustrated by Hannah Farr, is an invaluable book in bullying education. The lessons about self-confidence, self-worth, and acceptance combine to create a must-have story for elementary classrooms, homeschool programs, and school guidance counselors. I highly recommend Childs and Farr’s book to anyone looking for an easy-to-understand, rhyming storyline to help teach young readers how to value themselves and others.

Pages: 60 | ISBN : 0692149570 | Website