Henry Works

by D.B. Johnson

Hardcover, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

507

Publication

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (2004), Edition: None, Hardcover, 32 pages

Description

On a misty morning, Henry, a bear modeled after Henry David Thoreau, shows his awareness of nature as he helps neighbors during his walk to work.

User reviews

LibraryThing member emgriff

Henry the bear wakes up and spends the day helping his friends whom he tells that he is on his way to work. At the end of the day he finally arrives back at home to begin his work - writing a book about his walk in the woods. This is the fourth in a series of Henry David Thoreau-inspired picture

books by the author, an interesting idea which is executed fairly well. Though I doubt young children will understand the literary references the book makes, they will likely relate to the idea of being judged for playing around rather than doing "serious work." The plot line is a bit rambling which, while it suits the theme of Henry's explorations, may have a hard time holding the attention of some children. The illustrations are done in a cubism style which is unique, but still very appealing and accessible. Recommended for children preschool through third grade. Could also be interesting to older students learning about the real life Thoreau.

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LibraryThing member rebecca401

Based on the life of Henry David Thoreau, this book chronicles a day of work in Henry's life. He "walks to work", meeting and helping many people along the way, before he settles in to work on his book. The Cubist-like illustrations tell us this is a person who sees the world a little differently

than everyone else.

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