My tenth-grader recently read Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Unfortunately, I found and read these books after he had started it. If my younger son reads Walden in high school, I may incorporate these books into his learning.
1. The Trouble with Henry-A Tale of Walden Pond by Deborah O'Neal & Angela Westengard illustrated by S.D. Schlinder -a fictitious tale about the Concord townsfolk who almost despise Henry and his unique ideas and how they try to construct a toothpick factory next to his beloved Walden pond. --Borrowed from the library.
2. I Begin with Spring by Julie Dunlap illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Baratta-A beautiful book that explores the seasons via Thoreau's insights and recordings with his chronological life woven into the sublime observations. In the author's additional information, she focuses on climate change. ---Borrowed from the library (best for grades 4th and older)
3. Henry David Thoreau for Kids His Life and Ideas With 21 Activities by Corinne Hosfeld Smith -a perfect book to immerse kids into Thoreau's world and philosophy. -Borrowed from the library.
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