by Leo Lionni · Kalandraka · tapa dura · ISBN 9788484645023
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Frederick is a charming picture book that tells the story of a little mouse who, unlike his companions who gather food for the winter, spends his time collecting sunbeams, colors, and words. Through this poetic tale, author Leo Lionni teaches the importance of creativity and sensitivity, showing that art and beauty are just as essential to life as material sustenance. It is a classic work, perfect for young readers, that invites reflection on the value of difference and self-acceptance.
Leo Lionni was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Born in the Netherlands, he moved to Italy and lived there before moving to the United States in 1939, where he worked as an art director for several advertising agencies, and then for Fortune magazine. He returned to Italy in 1962 and started writing and illustrating children's books. In 1962, his book Inch by Inch was awarded the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
