Henry Builds a Cabin
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (973 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0618132015 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He shows Emerson a bean patch he has planted behind the cabin. Johnson's award-winning Henry Hikes to Fitchburg will be tickled to see another title featuring the placid, self-contained Henry. Johnson's kaleidoscopic colored-pencil and paint illustrations are as fascinating as Henry's perspectives on what a home can be. As in his first title, Johnson makes quiet allusions to other luminaries of Thoreau's time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Bronson Alcott. A sunny spot beside the cabin will be the library, he tells his friend Alcott, and a path curving down to the pond will be the ballroom with a grand stairway. The many devout fans of author D.B. Henry, a bear character based on 19th-century writer Henry David Thoreau, hears from his pa
Five Stars Great book to read to your child to introduce one of our great literary heroes: Henry David Thoreau.. Great book! The condition of the book was excellent Great book! The condition of the book was excellent!. very nice My Grandson loved this book and had his grandpa help him buid a cabin of his own.
But Henry, being Henry, has his own ideas, and he sets about building his house as a bird builds its nest. B. As he adds everything he thinks his cabin needs, Henry’s new home ends up being a lot bigger than it looks!Inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau, and illustrated with nature-filled paintings by author and artist D. Johnson, Henry Builds a Cabin is a thoughtful and beautiful meditation on what a home can be.. How big does a home really need to be? When Henry decides to build a cabin for himself in the woods, he gets some help and a lot of advice from his friends