In this children's book, written and illustrated by D.B. Johnson, Thoreau and a friend of his decide to go to Fitchburg. While Thoreau would rather walk there from Concord, his friend wants to take the train. This is the story of how their experiences differ on their individual journeys.

In his most recent children's book, D.B. Johnson tells the story of how Henry Thoreau built his cabin at Walden Pond and why he built it the way he did.