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Frederick

Frederick

by Leo Lionni (Author)

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    Paperback 2011

    $3.53
Synopsis

A family of field mice work day and night, gathering provisions for the coming winter. As they busily collect and store wheat, nuts and corn, they reproach Frederick for dreaming the lazy summer away. But during the long cold winter, when all their stores have been used up, Frederick proves to his friends that he has done his share.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Andersen
Published: 06 Oct 2011
ISBN 10: 1849393095
ISBN 13: 9781849393096
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: 'A mouse who is a poet from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail demonstrates that a seemingly purposeless life is indeed far from that' - Eric Carle

Media Reviews
A book of great visual beauty and a lovely story. * The School Librarian *
A story about the glory of the human spirit. * Bruno Bettelheim *
Enchanting . . . Visually beautiful and with a very appealing story, this is a fabulous book to share with children. -- Clare Poole * The Bookseller *
An excellent book. Well worth seeking out. * EYE *
Beautifully told and effectively illustrated. * EYE *
Author Bio
Leo Lionni, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist, was born in Holland and lived in Italy until he came to the United States in 1939. His picture books are distinguished by their enduring themes, graphic simplicity and brilliant use of collage. He died in 1999 at the age of 89.