Patricia Polacco is one of my favorite children's authors! She is a talented artist whose pictures are full of details. Her use of color is unique. This story tells about a department store that has everything one could ever need or want. Palacco weaves another story within this story of how the store owner helps his neighbors. This is a great book to use for a theme on community, empathy, neigborhoods and/or the character trait of caring. I purchased this book for an author study on Patricia Polacco. It is a terrific story! I wish Hensley's was located in my neighborhood.
This is a children's book. That shows a positive light and kind people. I loved the book. Highly recommend.
It is a great book. I have a cottage in the town where the book is set (Union City, MI) and have actually been to the store. This book thoroughly captures the atmosphere and the people.
What a great way to tell children you don't need a mask and a cape to be a hero. A caring heart and faith in people is all you need. The ordinary can be extraordinary.
my family name is hensley like in the title of the book. i thought my grand kids would like the book. they did.
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