Leo Lionni, an internationally celebrated artist, infuses children's literature with a profound visual and intellectual depth. His works, distinguished by a unique style and thoughtful composition, explore themes of friendship, identity, and creativity with subtlety and wit. Lionni's approach, blending a sophisticated understanding of graphic design with sensitive storytelling, resonates with readers of all ages, leaving a lasting impression.
This bilingual board book edition of Leo Lionni's classic features a colorful tale about friendship and the unique colors of animals, except for chameleons who change color. Perfect for young children, it brings the beloved story to life in both Spanish and English.
A classic fable about the search for identity, from Caldecott Honor winning picture book creator Leo Lionni. Pezzettino lives in a world in which everyone is big and does daring and wonderful things. But he is small, just a “little piece,” which is the meaning of pezzettino in Italian. “I must be a piece of somebody. I must belong to someone else,” he thinks. How Pezzettino learns that he belongs to no one but himself is the joyous and satisfying conclusion to this beautiful mosaic style picture book.
A little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have his own color like other animals
From Caldecott Honor winner Leo Lionni, this enchanting tale follows two rabbits created by a pencil and scissors. Celebrating creativity, they craft paper carrots until a real carrot leads to a magical surprise. A delightful story for bunny fans that sparks imagination and crafting joy.
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 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.
A classic fable about the search for identity, from Caldecott Honor winning picture book creator Leo Lionni.Pezzettino lives in a world in which everyone is big and does daring and wonderful things. But he is small, just a “little piece,” which is the meaning of pezzettino in Italian. “I must be a piece of somebody. I must belong to someone else,” he thinks. How Pezzettino learns that he belongs to no one but himself is the joyous and satisfying conclusion to this beautiful mosaic style picture book.
A little chameleon goes in search of a color of his own and finds a friend.
Leo Lionni’s Caldecott Honor–winning story about the magic of friendship is now available as a Step 3 Step into Reading book—perfect for children who are ready to read on their own. Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled? thinks Alexander, who wishes he could be a wind-up mouse, too. Lionni’s enduringly popular story makes a winning addition to the Step into Reading line, letting young children enjoy this classic all by themselves.
Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship. Originally published in 1969, the Caldecott Honor-winning Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse is sure to enchant a whole new generation of readers.
Jessica the frog befriends the animal that hatches from an egg she brought home, thinking it is a chicken.
