Book Description
for I Am Henry Finch by Alexis Deacon
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
A flock of finches live in harmony together, but are so noisy that no one can hear themselves think. When Henry Finch has a moment of quiet, he experiences his thoughts for the first time. Facing a beast and his own thoughts, Henry learns about the journey of self-discovery and bravery through triumphs and failures alike. This story serves as an introduction to philosophical thought and individuality. The illustrations cleverly emphasize the uniqueness of everyone's thoughts and personalities by utilizing fingerprints as the bodies of the finches.
2016 USBBY Outstanding International Books List, Little Rebels Children's Book Award.
Author and illustrator live in London.
England. Originally published in England by Walker Books in 2015. Published in the United States by Candlewick Press in 2015.
© USBBY, 2022. Used with permission.