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

Inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau, "Henry Builds a Cabin" is a thoughtful and beautiful meditation on what a home can be. Illustrations.

A bear, modeled on a young Henry Thoreau, appears frugal to his friends as he sets about building a cabin. Includes biographical information about Thoreau.

When Henry cannot sleep, he takes the night jar and tries to capture the song of the night bird.

A classic reissued for a new generation Andrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andr