Henry's Song
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By Kathryn Cave
Illustrated by Sue Hendra
Early one morning, while the forest
was still asleep, Henry woke up . . .
It's such a glorious morning, Henry bursts into song - loud and joyful and full of surprises. His singing is not appreciated by his neighbours.
The maker of all things wakes up too.
When it's quiet again, the creatures decide to sing a proper song to put the maker in a good mood again. But Henry can't join in: he'd spoil it.
Or would he...?
"That's perfect!" said the maker
of all things. And it was.
A story for everyone who's been told they're just not good enough to sing, or dance, or play, or join in, or do anything they love.
Lift your hearts, your hands, your voices! Please the maker with your noises!
Join hands and join in!
This song's for EVERYONE to sing!
About the author
Kathryn Cave lives in Hampstead, London. Her books include the award-winning Something Else. She is available for school visits and workshops.
What the author says
about Henry's Song
My mother loved to sing and had a great voice. I remember her making a joyful noise in church, when I was a child.
We all hang back sometimes when we're afraid we're not good enough. But who knows how good we can be if we don't try? And let others try too.
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