If You Spent a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond

Written by Robert Burleigh · Illustrated by Wendell Minor

A child joins a naturalist to explore nature's wonders in a day of discovery.

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36 pages· AD790L

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In 1845, a young boy spends a day with a naturalist in the woods of Concord, Massachusetts. As they wander by Walden Pond, they witness the marvels of nature—swimming fish, battling ants, and drifting clouds. This enchanting journey reveals the beauty and simplicity of the natural world, sparking curiosity and wonder. What insights will they uncover in this serene landscape?

From the publisher

In 1845 in Concord, Massachusetts, Henry David Thoreau began a radical experiment: he built a cabin in the woods and lived there, alone, examining the world around him. He spent his days walking the shores of Walden Pond, growing beans, observing plants and animals, and recording his reflections in his notebook. These reflections eventually became his seminal work Walden. In this lovely picture book, Robert Burleigh and Wendell Minor imagine a special day spent with the celebrated writer and naturalist through the eyes of a child. Together Thoreau and the young boy watch small but significant wonders such as swimming fish, fighting ants, and clouds in the sky. It is a day full of splendor and appreciation of the outdoor world.

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