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Philomel (2006), Edition: 0, Hardcover, 48 pages
Description
Hensely's, a neighborhood general store, always seems to have what Molly, Kate, and their mother need.
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1402-119
User reviews
LibraryThing member jalann
This was a good book about the local general store. The book talks about how the store had everything you could ever want or need. When a new family moves into town the two girls love the store and owner and spend lots of time there. When one of the girls has an emergincy but the family cant afford
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a doctor Mr.John (the owner) gets one. He ends up helping the family get on their feet. Very heart warming story. Show Less
LibraryThing member lwmasters
This book puts a very warm feeling in your heart. It is a feel good picture book about a special man who owns a very special store. It is a great reminder about the importance of doing good deeds for others. It also reminds you to never give up that you never know when good things may come your way.
LibraryThing member ecrobinson
Something About Hensley's is a genuine feel good story. I cannot image a more perfect store to be a regular in or a nicer town to live in. Mr. Soncrant, the owner of Hensley's resembles characteristics of Santa Clause. Whatever anyone in the town needed whether is was dishware, fishing gear, candy,
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curtains, track shoes, lamps, or pottery, Hensley's had it! One afternoon two new girls to town, Kate and Molly, came in the store. After realizing that the girls are financially unstable, Mr. Soncrant offer the girls two free bags of candy. In addition to this, he offers their mother a job after meeting her and realizing her struggle with being a single mom. In thanks to Mr. Soncrant's generosity, Kate, Molly, and their mother's lives change for the better. Their mom is able to attend school and eventually buy a house and the girls are able to have a cat for their pet. Show Less
LibraryThing member aezeek
Something About Hensley's is a remarkable book that warms the heart. Hensley's is a general store in a loving town owned by Old John Soncrant who always manages to make people feel happy no matter what. He always has what they are looking for, no matter how rare the item may be. He even provides
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service to a family consisting of a mother and two young daughters because one child has an asthma attack, and the mother cannot afford to treat her daughter. Mr. Soncrant allows a doctor to pick out what he wants in the store if he agrees to treat the child and take care of her. The story ends with the two sisters rescuing a kitten that they get to keep, all set up by Mr. Soncrant. Great book and feel good story! Show Less
LibraryThing member kelasater
Mr. Soncrant owns the store Hensley's. He has anything and everything people in the town need; he is said to be magical. One day a new family with a single mother move to town. Mr. Soncrant helps the litte girls feel welcome and even pays for their doctor bills. He also gives the mother a chance to
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make pottery and sell it. He helps change peoples' lives for the better. Show Less
LibraryThing member annaturner
Mr. Henlsey's store has any and everything you need. Even when little Molly had an asthma attack, he had just the tools needed to make her better.
LibraryThing member agracie89
In this story, Mr. Hensley is an elderly man who owns a store that literally has everything you could possibly need. A family moves into town, a single mother and her two daughters who struggle financially. Mr. Hensley helps them out, providing them with candy, medicine, a kitten and a job for the
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mother. This book is good for vocabulary instruction, comprehension and fluency, and it also teaches the concept of generosity. Show Less
LibraryThing member rsimmons
This was about a store that had everything that you would ever need. The man that runs the store is very kind and ends up helping a single mother and her two daughters.
LibraryThing member kljoh
There is never a problem too large for Old John, the owner of the general store, Hensley’s. Regardless of how rare or unique, if a customer needs it, Hensley’s will have it. When a struggling single mother and her daughters move to town, they too experience the magic of Hensley’s. Although
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the book occasionally comes out of nowhere with odd events and difficult issues, such as a scarily severe asthma attack, the overall story is enjoyable. Through Old John, Patricia Polacco demonstrates the importance of giving and the happiness that can come from generosity. Polacco’s illustrations are exciting and colorful, with enough details to entice any reader. Something About Hensley’s would appeal to children 7 an under and is recommended for the children’s section of a public library. Show Less
LibraryThing member ellasmeme
I grew up in Union City, Michigan, where Hensley's Dime Store really existed until last year. Everybody in the little town of less than 2,000 residents knows John Soncrant. He was there when I was growing up, and looks just like Patricia Polacco's illustration. Just like in the book, about anything
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you wanted could be found there. I especially remember the candy counter! A fun book for me to read and to pass on to my grandchildren, but one any child will enjoy! Show Less
LibraryThing member Jill.Barrington
A local store owner, Mr. Hensley, always has exactly what people need in his store. When two new girls move to the town with their single mom, they visit Mr. Hensley's store. Mr. Hensley is kind to them, as he is kind to everyone, and they build a relationship. After meeting their mother, he helps
The book would be a good way to talk about neighbors and moving to a new place.
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her as well. Mr. Hensley really does have just what people need when they need it in his store.The book would be a good way to talk about neighbors and moving to a new place.
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LibraryThing member jenvid
Old John has a store, Hensley, and he always helps out Molly, Kate, and their mother. He helps them when the family experiences asthma attacks, broken lamps, doctor visits, and a garage sale. I loved how this reaches out to single parent families. Many children coming from a background like this
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can identify with the struggles. I also liked how Polacco used markers to illustrate the characters. They are so life-like. You can see the mother's worried look on her face, or the old man's wrinkles. This book really stresses the necessity to help others in need. This can be a great lesson for children to learn. Show Less
LibraryThing member sarahbatte
A story about the generosity of a store owner. Mr. Hensley is very helpfull to all his customers that come into his store. He helps a new family that moves into town, they go through all kinds of downfalls. A great story about neighbors and helping others. Patricia Polacco delivers a heart felt
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LibraryThing member bethlynlucas
I really enjoyed this book. Children will appreciate the magical charm of Hensley's and it's elderly owner. The illustrations are very colorful and the story line is something many children can relate to.
LibraryThing member katherine.fuller
Review: This book is about a man named John who runs a general store called Hensley's. At this store you can find anything you ever thought of. John always had what you needed. A new family moves into town and they do not have a lot of money. The two girls stop by the store everyday to look at
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Genre Critique: This book is realistic fiction because the events that take place could take place in real life. Even though there are not a lot of store managers out there like John anymore, there are still some and children could relate to people like John.
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John's goods. John was always helping out the two girls and their mother. John discovered that the girls mother was good with pottery. He offers to let her make pottery and sell it in his store. The mom does this and she is able to get enough money to buy a small for her and the two girls to live in. John was always helping in the town and always had what you needed. Genre: Realistic Fiction
Genre Critique: This book is realistic fiction because the events that take place could take place in real life. Even though there are not a lot of store managers out there like John anymore, there are still some and children could relate to people like John.
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Anyone who has ever shopped at a beloved small-town or local neighborhood store - the non-chain, independent kind, with owners who actually work on the premises, and who know their customers by name - will appreciate this picture-book tribute to one such store, and its role in the community.
I enjoyed Something About Hensley's, which has that combination of warmhearted, salt-of-the-earth characters, appealing story, and basis in fact (like many of the author's books, it is based on real people) that I have come to expect from Patricia Polacco's work. That said, although I appreciated both the story and the illustrations, I don't think this will rank with my favorite Polacco books. Still, with 53 picture-books under her belt, it's hard to see how every one could be the best!
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Hensley's - a Union City, Michigan store that always seemed to have everything - was owned by Old John Soncrant, a generous, kind-hearted man who, when he saw a single-parent family in trouble, decided to step in...I enjoyed Something About Hensley's, which has that combination of warmhearted, salt-of-the-earth characters, appealing story, and basis in fact (like many of the author's books, it is based on real people) that I have come to expect from Patricia Polacco's work. That said, although I appreciated both the story and the illustrations, I don't think this will rank with my favorite Polacco books. Still, with 53 picture-books under her belt, it's hard to see how every one could be the best!
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LibraryThing member Gamino
Something about Hensley's is that story that you start to read and you're not sure where it's going but then it ends up being one of those stories you never forget. It has something for everyone: funny, heart warming, serious and captivating. Great for lessons on culture, traditions or customs.
LibraryThing member Whisper1
Yet another treasure written and illustrated by this very talented author, reading her books is always a magical experience. Her offerings resonate hope and overall good feelings! Celebrating the down-home old-country store and the collective goodness of a small town, this book is very special.
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One of the daughters, Molly has asthma. When Molly has a sudden attack while in Mr. Hensley's store, he knows that what is needed cannot be magically, tangibly immediately found.
Old John, the store manager, is in a quandary to solve this new, unexpected need. Suddenly, a doctor appears who can help acquire the medication required. Once again, Hensley's store becomes magical as Old John motions for Doctor Case to follow him where there is an antique fishing rod and reel. As a gift of thanksgiving, the doctor receives the fishing equipment.
When Molly and Kate's mother enters the store, she is grateful for the rescue of Old John and the doctor. Noticing hand-made pottery on the shelf, their mother confides in Old John that the father of the girls left them. She is a college student hoping to complete a teaching degree.
And, lo and behold, Old John took her to the basement where there is a tarp with a kiln under it. Molly's mother is a potter and when she is given the gift, tremendous relief is felt. Now, she can make pottery to sell in Mr. Hensley's store. The extra money will certainly come in handy especially since the rent was recently raised and there simply isn't enough money to cover the expenses.
Finishing her degree, she is able to purchase a house and stay in this lovely homey town.
Added to the plethora of good luck and kindness, the girls are given a ladder and directions to take it two blocks down the street. There they find a tiny kitten hanging from a tree. The ladder is used to rescue the baby kitten, now named "Mr. Hensley!"
And, when the family is saddened by the lack of a father, the townsfolk brought a sense of peace to a situation that felt overwhelming.
While some may find the story corny and trite, in reality, it is a tale of celebration as once again the author uses her true-to -life situations and weaves it into a wonderful book filled with hope and love.
Polacco helps celebrate the goodness in people and the beauty of caring when fulfilling much-needed assistance.
I highly recommend this author's lovely, special, good-feeling books!
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this story, Mr. Hensley's store is magical. People seem to find just what is needed at the exact time a request is made. A new family finds solace in Union City. A single woman with two children arrive, and while there is a lot of love, financially there is a great need.One of the daughters, Molly has asthma. When Molly has a sudden attack while in Mr. Hensley's store, he knows that what is needed cannot be magically, tangibly immediately found.
Old John, the store manager, is in a quandary to solve this new, unexpected need. Suddenly, a doctor appears who can help acquire the medication required. Once again, Hensley's store becomes magical as Old John motions for Doctor Case to follow him where there is an antique fishing rod and reel. As a gift of thanksgiving, the doctor receives the fishing equipment.
When Molly and Kate's mother enters the store, she is grateful for the rescue of Old John and the doctor. Noticing hand-made pottery on the shelf, their mother confides in Old John that the father of the girls left them. She is a college student hoping to complete a teaching degree.
And, lo and behold, Old John took her to the basement where there is a tarp with a kiln under it. Molly's mother is a potter and when she is given the gift, tremendous relief is felt. Now, she can make pottery to sell in Mr. Hensley's store. The extra money will certainly come in handy especially since the rent was recently raised and there simply isn't enough money to cover the expenses.
Finishing her degree, she is able to purchase a house and stay in this lovely homey town.
Added to the plethora of good luck and kindness, the girls are given a ladder and directions to take it two blocks down the street. There they find a tiny kitten hanging from a tree. The ladder is used to rescue the baby kitten, now named "Mr. Hensley!"
And, when the family is saddened by the lack of a father, the townsfolk brought a sense of peace to a situation that felt overwhelming.
While some may find the story corny and trite, in reality, it is a tale of celebration as once again the author uses her true-to -life situations and weaves it into a wonderful book filled with hope and love.
Polacco helps celebrate the goodness in people and the beauty of caring when fulfilling much-needed assistance.
I highly recommend this author's lovely, special, good-feeling books!
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LibraryThing member m.belljackson
SOMETHING ABOUT HENSLEY'S delivers the only children's book we've seen yet that features both a Potter and a Kiln!
This, plus the pet crow and eventually, a kitten, carries readers through the unusual offerings.
This, plus the pet crow and eventually, a kitten, carries readers through the unusual offerings.
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Physical description
48 p.; 8.74 x 0.43 inches
ISBN
0399245383 / 9780399245381
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Lexile
700L