Without Henry, wildflowers would go unwatered in dry weather and rivers would have no crossing stones. Without him, who would bring news of coming ...
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Mar 01, 2010
L- Lisa
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This picture book explores the world of work for writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. The reader shadows Henry for a full day of exploring nature as he walks to work, through town and past Walden Pond. Henry greets many townspeople during the day, including Alcott, Hawthorne and Emerson. Characters are bears, dressed in the period clothing in the 1860 town of Concord, MA. The endpapers are detailed maps of the town with Thoreau’s path mapped out. The illustrations are collage like
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Nov 28, 2011
Dolly
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This is another interesting tale about Henry David Thoreau in the series featuring a bear named Henry. The illustrations are colorful and the narrative is short. It helps to explain a little of Henry's Transcendentalist thinking in a way that children can easily understand. We really enjoyed reading this story together and I love sharing a bit of the history of the area near where my hubby and I grew up.
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Jan 02, 2010
Natalie
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D.B. Johnson's illustrations are captivating: they remind me of angular shards or reality, like memories. I love the Henry series, based on the life of Henry David Thoreau. Our 3-year old loves these too, and the ones with the CD have gotten a lot of use.
Aug 30, 2011
Cheryl in CC NV
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Second 'Henry' story I've read but not the last. Love the revelation at the end. Text, illustrations, design, endpaper maps, author's note, all fit together to make a perfect package - this series would be a great gift for a grandchild.
Mar 24, 2009
Kelly
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Inspirational to this writer. Henry the bear leaves home and takes a walk, interacting with friends and nature, in order to come home and start writing.
Jan 24, 2012
The Styling Librarian
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I love every "Henry" book by D.B. Johnson celebrating life and connection to nature.
Mar 12, 2010
Q_Barb
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Interesting.The fourth in a series by Johnson on Henry David Thoreau, the illustrations are particularly interesting and unique Why a bear I don't know. But great use of timeline,etc. I can't remember the Picasso timeline or period, but here are definitely nuances of that period.
Oct 27, 2008
Carolynne
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Extraordinary canine Henry (based on Henry David Thoreau) walks to work, but on the way waters some plants and collect others,makes crossing stones in a brook, warns a neighbor about a marauding fox, delivers mail for the limping postmaster, captures some woodchucks (from RW Emerson) and lets them out in the woods, warns Mrs. Alcott of possible rain, plants some strawberries in Hawthorne's garden, all before heading to his cabin near Walden Pond. Helps introduce Thoreau to young children.
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Oct 01, 2010
Kaethe
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We'll cheerfully and eagerly read any more Henry books Johnson cares to write.
If I were a real critic, I'd have something more to say about this. But I don't. Bear? Dog? It's fun either way.
If I were a real critic, I'd have something more to say about this. But I don't. Bear? Dog? It's fun either way.
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