Johnson, D. B

When painter Magritte buys a playful--and magical--hat, his painting enjoys a burst of creativity. Inspired by the art of French surrealist painter Ren? Magritte.

While all of the other animals on a tumbledown farm wait on Farmer Orvie, a pig, who spends a great deal of time sleeping, an unhappy Duck decides that she would be a better farmer and sets out to convince Orvie.

On a misty morning, Henry, a bear modeled after Henry David Thoreau, shows his awareness of nature as he helps neighbors during his walk to work.

After Eddie draws a picture of his apartment building neighbors, they all begin to get along with each other.

Henry sets out in search of the elusive whippoorwill, whose song can help Henry fall asleep in his noisy village, but every time he thinks he is getting closer to finding the bird, it flies to a new location, leading Henry on a hunt through the streets.

A young apprentice to a master builder does some mischief that causes a palace to be built upside-down, which creates all sorts of trouble--and fun. Inspired by the work of M.C. Escher and intended to be read front-to-back, then turned over and read back-to-front.

Although he loves his freedom, Henry goes to jail rather than go against his principles. Based on the life of Henry David Thoreau.

Young Henry Thoreau appears frugal to his friends as he sets about building a cabin. Includes biographical information about Thoreau.