Swimmy (Oversized Board Book) -- Leo Lionni

<b>The gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.</b> <p/>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. <p/>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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Leo Lionni<br><b>Publisher:</b> Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 02/22/2022<br><b>Pages:</b> 30<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Board Book<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.05lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.79h x 7.21w x 0.74d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780593309971<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Leo Lionni</b> wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed children's books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor Winner--for <i>Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy</i>, and <i>Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse</i>. Leo Lionni died in October of 1999 at his home in Tuscany, Italy, at the age of 89.</p>