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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.