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Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
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Johnson, D.B. Henry Hikes to Fitchburg. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2001. Hardcover.

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.

Henry Works
Henry Works
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Johnson, D.B. Henry Works. Houghton Mifflin, 2004, 32pp. Hardbound.
In this fourth book about Henry the bear, he works, but no one notices. Everone sees him doing other this like transplanting strawberries, measuring the depth of the Mill Brook and delivering letters to Mr. Emerson while walking around town. When he arrives back at Walden Pond that afternoon however, he uses his experiences to write a book. This IS the story of how Henry D. Thoreau actually "worked".
Henry Builds a Cabin
Henry Builds a Cabin
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Johnson, D.B. Henry Builds a Cabin. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002. Hardcover.

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.

My Contract with Henry
My Contract with Henry
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Vaupel, Robin. My Contract with Henry. NY: Holiday House, 2003. hardcover. 244pp.

My Contract with Henry is the story of eighth grader Beth Gardner who, along with three other students in her English class, takes to the woods in a group project to understand Thoreau.

Henry Climbs a Mountain
Henry Climbs a Mountain
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Johnson, D.B. Henry Climbs a Mountain. Houghton Mifflin, 2003, 32pp. Hardbound.
Based on the night Thoreau spent in jail for not paying his taxes, this book uses imaginative illustrations to show how Henry the bear can still splash in rivers, climb mountains and even meet a runaway slave while not leaving his cell. A creative way of interpreting Transcendentalism for children.
Different Drummer, A
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Dawes, Claiborne. A Different Drummer: Thoreau and Will's Independence Day. Carlisle: Discovery Enterprises Ltd., 1998. 32 pp. Paperback.
A book for young readers, A Different Drummer tells the fictional tale of a young boy named Will Crawford as he learns about Thoreau's quest for a personalized independence. Illustrations by J. Stephen Moyle.
Coloring Book<br>A Walk in the Woods
Coloring Book
A Walk in the Woods
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Barlowe, Dot A Walk in the Woods Coloring Book. Dover, 2003. 32 pp. 8 1/4 x 11 wirestitched.
Book contains 29 black and white illustrations perfect for coloring. Each illustration is accompanied by educational text. All four seasons are represented. Thoreau walked in the woods almost every day, making notes in his journal from his observations.
Beginning Birdwatcher's Book
Beginning Birdwatcher's Book
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Barlowe, Sy Beginning Birdwatcher's Book. Dover, 2000. 32pp. 9 1/4 x 12 1/4 Wirestitched.
This book contains information on 48 different species of birds, a sticker of each and areas to log your observations. Henry D. Thoreau was a great observer of birds and recorded many notes on them in his journal.
Little Mouse
Little Mouse
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Montague, Bill. Little Mouse: The Mouse who Lived with Henry David Thoreau at Walden Pond. Concord,MA: Concord Mousetrap, 1993. Paperback.

This children's book traces Thoreau's years at Walden Pond, starting with the building of his cabin. It presents quotes from Thoreau's Walden and explains them in terms young people can understand.

Little Mouse Picture Book
Little Mouse Picture Book
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This coloring and activity book is based on Bill Montague's Little Mouse book.
Illustrated by Maxine Payne
Edited by Christopher Roof