Frederick and His Friends: Four Favorite Fables

by Leo Lionni

Leo Lionni (Illustrator) and Eric Carle (Introduction)

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Four of Caldecott-winner Leo Lionni's most beloved tales, together in one book with an introduction from Eric Carle!

Here in one sumptuous collection are four timeless picture book classics by Leo Lionni: Frederick, Swimmy, Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, and Fish Is Fish. In this volume, meet Frederick, the poet field mouse whose happy memories help his family endure through the darkest days of winter; Swimmy, the imaginative minnow who uses his small size in a big way; Alexander, the mouse who learns the magic of friendship; and a fish who discovers that life in a small pond isn’t so bad after all.

Lionni’s complete texts and illustrations are included along with an introduction from Eric Carle and a CD reading in this elegant, inviting gift edition.
  • ISBN10 0375822992
  • ISBN13 9780375822995
  • Publish Date 22 October 2002
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Random House USA Inc
  • Imprint Knopf Books for Young Readers