ABOUT THIS BOOK

Illus. in full color. "While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words."--Wilson Library Bulletin.


REVIEWS

"A splendid achievement."--(starred) School Library Journal.  


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 picture books, including four Caldecott Honor Books. He died in 1999 at the age of 89.


AWARDS

WINNER 1967 - School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
WINNER 1966 - ALA Notable Children's Books
WINNER 1966 - Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
WINNER 1967 - New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year
WINNER 1966 - ALA Caldecott Honor Books



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