Henry's Bright Idea
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Henry's Bright Idea

By Lauren Bradshaw, Wednesday Kirwan (Illustrator)

Part of the Walnut Animal Society series

A fox loses his idea. Can his friends help him find it?

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32 pages
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In a walnut grove, Henry the Fox, an inventor, faces a peculiar problem—he's lost his idea. With Eleanor the Bear by his side, they embark on a whimsical quest to rediscover creativity. As they journey through the grove, encountering their curious friends, will they uncover more than just a missing thought? Join the Walnut Animal Society in this enchanting tale of friendship and imagination, where every corner of the tree house holds a new surprise. Can Henry find his spark again, or will the adventure lead to unexpected discoveries?

From the publisher

Deep in the shade of a walnut grove stands a tall tree house. A delightful group of friends gathers here. They call themselves the Walnut Animal Society. Their mission is to create and to always remain curious. Henry the Fox is a knowledgeable fellow, known for his unique inventions. Margaux the Kitty’s many books are filled with stories and poems she’s written. Ruthie the Deer loves to dance like the butterflies that flutter outside. The collection of ropes and fishing poles belongs to adventurous Chester the Raccoon. Magnolia the Bunny makes maps of the places she’s explored beyond the walnut grove. And Eleanor the Bear gathers flowers and plants to make tea for her friends. Henry is a founding member of the Walnut Animal Society, an inventor and a tinkerer. Today Henry is not inventing or tinkering. Henry has lost his idea. Follow Henry and his friend Eleanor as they search for Henry’s lost idea and discover much more in this charming picture book, the first in a series of titles, reminiscent of such classics as Winnie the Pooh, and illustrated in a rich, vintage palette.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about problem solvingBooks about animalsBooks about inventionsBooks about friendshipBooks about trees
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I love the illustrations in this beautiful book, they are so cute! This is a darling book about good friends and their individual talents, but it focuses mostly on one character, and inventor who can only find his idea after spending an encouraging day looking for it with a friend. I only wish the end of the story would have shown his next invention. :)

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Book details

Publication
Published
August 1, 2016
First published
August 30, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781937359942

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