Johnson, D. B.. Henry climbs a mountain. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2003. 32 pages. ISBN 957-815-983-8. Ages 4 and up. Picture book. No official website.
This is the third book in the Henry series. It is based on the naturalist Henry David Thoreau. The main character is a big brown bear. In this book, Henry wants to hike a mountain but encounters a tax man who instead locks him a cell for not paying his taxes. Henry uses his imagination to escape to the mountains. He is able to see wildlife, cross a river, hang from tree, and meet a stranger. After spending his imprisonment imagining his hike, he returns to his cell returns to the outside world where he is free.
"I won't pay taxes to a state that lets farmers own slaves." Henry is imprisoned because he refuses to pay taxes to a state that allows slavery. This story is about freedom. Literally and on a mental level. It is a great book for children because of these important concepts which will becomes difficult discussion points otherwise. Henry simply stands up for what is right. Some parents might think that these concepts are not appropriate for young children.
The cubist inspired art is really unique for a children's book. I like how the art and content are mature and hold value.
This is the third book in the Henry series. It is based on the naturalist Henry David Thoreau. The main character is a big brown bear. In this book, Henry wants to hike a mountain but encounters a tax man who instead locks him a cell for not paying his taxes. Henry uses his imagination to escape to the mountains. He is able to see wildlife, cross a river, hang from tree, and meet a stranger. After spending his imprisonment imagining his hike, he returns to his cell returns to the outside world where he is free.
"I won't pay taxes to a state that lets farmers own slaves." Henry is imprisoned because he refuses to pay taxes to a state that allows slavery. This story is about freedom. Literally and on a mental level. It is a great book for children because of these important concepts which will becomes difficult discussion points otherwise. Henry simply stands up for what is right. Some parents might think that these concepts are not appropriate for young children.
The cubist inspired art is really unique for a children's book. I like how the art and content are mature and hold value.
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