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Henry Holton Takes the Ice

By Sandra Bradley · Read by Ray Romano

Illustrated by
Sara Palacios
Published by
Dial Books for Young Readers
Official grade range
1st–2nd
Official run time
11:00
Grade 1Grade 211 minute videoIdentityFamilyCourage

ReadAloudKit recommendation

Why this book fits

Henry comes from a hockey family but feels drawn to ice dancing and works toward showing what he loves to do.

The conflict between expectation and personal interest supports respectful conversation about identity and family support.

Teaching focus

Compare family expectations with a character’s interests and identify supportive responses.

Original activity

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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.

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