Holy Enchilada!

Reach for this book when your child feels discouraged by their academic performance or frustrated by a brain that seems to work differently than their classmates. Henry Winkler uses his own experiences with dyslexia to craft the hilarious and vulnerable Hank Zipzer, a boy who tries his best but often finds himself in creative pickles. In this installment, Hank navigates the pressure of hosting a Japanese exchange student while trying to manage a complicated school project. It is a perfect choice for children ages 8 to 12 who need to see that being a 'slow reader' or a 'bad student' has nothing to do with their actual intelligence or worth. The story emphasizes that humor, kindness, and out-of-the-box thinking are just as valuable as high test scores.