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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Coloring Book
Forest Animals
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Gaspas, Diane. Forest Animals Coloring Book. Dover, 2001. 48 pp. 8 1/4 x 11 wirestitched.
Book contains 43 detailed illustrations of animals from raccoons, weasels and moose to woodpeckers, owls and ducks. Many of the animals pictured can be found at Walden Pond and other areas where Thoreau "sauntered". Each illustration is accompanied by excellent information on the animals pictured.
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Coloring Book
American Wildflowers
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Kennedy, Paul E. American Wild Flowers Coloring Book. Dover, 1971. 48 pp. 8 1/4 x 11 wirestitched.
This book contains 46 illustrations of wildflowers, many from the Concord area. The drawings are detailed and perfect for coloring or using for other craft projects. Henry D. Thoreau was an avid collector and observer of plants and flowers.
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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.
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Coloring Book
Audubon's Birds of America
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Kennedy, Paul E. Audubon's Birds of America Coloring Book. Dover, 1974. 48 pp. 8 1/4 X 11 wirestitched.
Drawingd from original paintings by John James Audubon (1785-1851), America's most famous naturalist-painter, illustrating 46 different species of birds from all parts of the United States are included in this book. Also included are small color plates of each as a coloring guide. Thoreau often wrote about the birds he saw around Walden Pond and the area.
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