A funny, heartfelt picture book about homesickness, summer camp, making new friends, and discovering that you can miss home and still have the best time ever. Henry is excited for his very first week at sleepaway camp. New friends, capture the flag, awesome crafts – it’s going to be the best week ever. And at first, it absolutely is. He’s having so much fun he even forgets to write his family a letter the first night. But as the big end-of-camp talent show gets closer, something shifts. What if he messes up? What if his performance isn’t right? If only he could talk to Dad and Daddy. If only he could laugh with his little sister. Suddenly, all Henry can think about is how much he misses home. But here’s the thing about homesickness: it doesn’t mean summer camp is going wrong. And Henry isn’t the only one who feels homesick. His friends feel it too. Even their counselor has! Together, they find ways for Henry to feel close to his family while still being present for all the fun happening right in front of him. Henry Gets Homesick is the perfect book for any child getting ready for summer camp, a first sleepover, or any big adventure away from home. This reassuring children’s book about homesickness and big feelings honors how real missing home can feel while gently showing kids that they can miss their family, make new friends, and have an amazing time-all at once.
