{"product_id":"a-friend-like-henry","title":"A Friend Like Henry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This touching story is an emotional rollercoaster.\"--\u003cem\u003eBook Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling story of a boy, his dog, and the love that changed their lives forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Jamie and Nuala Gardner chose a puppy for their son, Dale, they weren't an ordinary family choosing an ordinary pet. Dale was on the autism spectrum and his parents were desperate to support him--after being shuttled between ineffective, even callous healthcare professionals, they would try anything to support their son. As a nonverbal child Dale fought to be understood, and his parents would do anything to help their son process the world around him and break out of his own mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut after years of constant effort and slow progress, the Gardners' lives were transformed when they welcomed a new member into the family, Henry, a gorgeous golden retriever puppy. The old adage is true: good things do come in small packages. One small puppy and the bond he formed with Dale would change the whole family's lives...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn inspirational feel-good book about family, mental health, and empathy, \u003cem\u003eA Friend Like Henry\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for readers of \u003cem\u003eMarley and Me\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUntil Tuesday\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Reason I Jump\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eA Friend Like Henry\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Emotionally charged, this is a story that raises powerful issues in a deeply personal and insightful manner.\"--\u003cem\u003eIrish Examiner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The incredible story of a family with an autistic son, Dale, who conquers his disability thanks to the special bond he forms with Henry, a golden retriever puppy ... This is a fascinating and inspiring real-life account.\"--\u003cem\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67552249184488,"sku":"9781402214066","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/9539\/3512\/files\/imageloader_f0e9c364-e28d-41af-8867-9c54e7ace1e5.jpg?v=1790377563","url":"https:\/\/shop.kuumba.app\/products\/a-friend-like-henry","provider":"Kuumba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}