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.

From award-winning picture book makers Alexis Deacon and Viviane Schwarz comes an enlightening new story about courage and making a difference.From award-winning picture book makers Alexis Deacon and Viviane Schwarz comes an enlightening new story about courage and making a difference. For budding philosophers of all ages, this is the uplifting story of Henry Finch the loveable little bird who strives for greatness, gets it all a bit wrong, then makes it right again in a very surprising way - truly becoming great. Henry Finch is a total inspiration. This is an inspirational book. It is also very funny. I Am Henry Finch is a book for everyone - from the very young to the very old. It is for dreamers, philosophers, artists, the foolish and the enlightened. And anyone with a big bright idea. Vegetarians will love it too. A profound picture book experience told with simplicity and style.