The gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger.
Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Honor, this beloved tale of a brave little fish has been a favorite to generations of readers. To celebrate Swimmy's fiftieth anniversary, we are issuing a handsome special edition hardcover that includes a bonus poster.
On sale: January 17, 2017
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9780399555503
Reading level: Lexile: 690L | Fountas/Pinnell: L
LEO LIONNI wrote and illustrated more than forty picture books in his lifetime, including four Caldecott Honor Books—
Inch by Inch, Swimmy, Frederick, and
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. He died in 1999 at the age of 89.
“With his accustomed subtle interplay of graphic wit, clear language, and plain thinking, Lionni wisely proves that a minnow’s grasp should not exceed his oxygen supply.” —
The New York Times "A superior book, simple, but eye-catching."
—School Library Journal. “If the picture book is a new visual art form in our time, Leo Lionni is certain to be judged a master of the genre.” —
The New York Times
