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

<b>Four of Caldecott-winner Leo Lionni's most beloved tales, together in one book with an introduction from Eric Carle </b> <p/>Here in one sumptuous collection are four timeless picture book classics by Leo Lionni: <i>Frederick, Swimmy, Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, </i> and <i>Fish Is Fish.</i> 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. <p/>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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Leo Lionni<br><b>Publisher:</b> Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/22/2002<br><b>Pages:</b> 128<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.66lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.98h x 9.08w x 0.52d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780375822995<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 01/01/2003 pg. 331 - Recommended, Satisfactory<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/2003 pg. 331 - Recommended, Satisfactory<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>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. H