The others gather food to sustain the body, but Frederick’s stories sustain their spirits.

“Frederick helps his family of field mice get through the long winter days with words and images from sunnier times. “With Frederick, Leo Lionni reminds us of the importance of the artist in any community,” said Jennifer Brown, v-p and publisher at Knopf. Originally published in 1960 and the first of four Caldecott Honor books by Lionni, the title will be available in paperback for the first time next March.īecause of Frederick’s timeless appeal and relatable themes of mindfulness, kindness, and individuality, the book continues to resonate with young readers. Lionni fans can also be on the lookout for the paperback release of Inch by Inch. Three of his most popular picture books- Frederick, Swimmy and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse-have also been reissued, in larger paperback editions that reflect the books’ original hardcover trim size. The story follows a young mouse who, instead of stockpiling supplies for the winter, decides to spend his time perfecting his poetic skills, much to the delight of his fellow field mice.įrederick has become a touchstone book for the internationally recognized picture book author and illustrator Lionni, who created more than 30 children’s books. Since its 1967 release, the Caldecott Honor book has sold more than seven million copies and has been published in 23 languages.

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