Frederick and His Friends: Four Favorite Fables [With CD]

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.

Author: Leo Lionni
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/22/2002
Series: Treasured Gifts for the Holidays
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 10.98h x 9.08w x 0.52d
ISBN: 9780375822995
Language: English