“This is as good as a picture book can get.”
Daniel Pinkwater
NPR Weekend Edition Saturday
Henry wants to climb a mountain, and nothing is going to stop him. Then Sam, the tax collector, puts him in jail.
But being locked up doesn’t stop Henry. He still gets to splash in rivers, swing from trees, and meet a stranger. This bear, modeled on the real Henry David Thoreau, roams free.
D. B. Johnson’s magical Henry story will lead you on a journey you won’t soon forget.
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“The story seems more dream-like than the previous ones in the series, but the simple direct telling is very satisfying…”
Starred Review
Booklist
September 2003
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“Johnson’s familiar style of faceted forms, built of angular shapes and warm natural colors, including multiple perspectives, creates a visually dynamic story.”
Kirkus Reviews
September 2003
