| Frederick and His Friends: Four Favorite Fables [With CD] Contributor(s): Lionni, Leo (Author), Lionni, Leo (Illustrator), Carle, Eric (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0375822992 ISBN-13: 9780375822995 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2002 Annotation: 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. An introduction by Eric Carle discusses Lionni's great contribution to children's literature. Lionni's complete texts and illustrations are included along with a CD reading in this elegant, inviting gift edition. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc. - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Seasons |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2002022337 |
| Series: Treasured Gifts for the Holidays |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 9.08" W x 10.98" (1.66 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |