Review By ROBYN MOORE Henry Hikes to Fitchburg is a children’s book inspired by a passage from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden. It juxtaposes two different approaches to experiencing life: focusing on the journey vs. the destination. In the book, two bears decide to meet up in Fitchburg to see the country. Henry, aptly named after […]
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Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
February 4th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Books
Tags: Bears·D. B. Johnson·Early Elementary·Henry David Thoreau·Journey·Massachusetts·Older Elementary·Preschoolers·Ralph Waldo Emerson·Robyn Moore
Earth Heroes: Champions of the Wilderness
January 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Books
Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN A compilation of outstanding biographies from 19th century to modern day environmentalists geared towards upper elementary and middle school-aged children, Champions of the Wilderness is a detailed reference guide and source of inspiration. In a way, those profiled act as a domino effect where the first stimulated the actions of the […]
Tags: Aldo Leopold·Biography·Bruce Malnor·Carol L. Malnor·Carolyn M. Mullin·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Environment·Henry David Thoreau·History·Hunting·John Muir·Mardy Murie·Older Elementary·Wilderness·Wildlife