Selected for 2024 CBC Childrens Favorites Gr K2Selected for The Childrens Book Councilampamp8217s June 2023 Hot Off The Press Reading Listampamp160A gentle story about a little snail called Henry who was born without slime and therefore will never be like everyone else.When Henry finds out he is missing the most important element for snailstheir slimeampamp8212giving up is not an option for him. He tries to find ways to be able to climb things just as the other snails do. He struggles a bit before he finds the right solution but in the end he becomes the inspiration for his fellow snails and makes a lot of friends along the way teaching us thatampamp160far from being an obstacle a difference may prove to be the key that opens new horizons.Using a simple story and a sympathetic hero the kids learn socialemotional skills and are better prepared to cope with everyday life situations.