Henry Builds a Cabin

By Johnson, D.B.

Themes flagged by parents·1

  • Male Protagonist

    The leading character in this book is male.

Synopsis

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. But Henry, being Henry, has his own ideas, and he sets about building his house as a bird builds its nest. 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. B. Johnson, Henry Builds a Cabin is a thoughtful and beautiful meditation on what a home can be.

Details

Publisher
Clarion Books
ISBN-10
0618132015
ISBN-13
9780618132010
Reading age
4 – 7
Grade level
Pre-kindergarten – 2
Pages
32
Published
2002
Added to shelf
Mar 31, 2025