Leo Lionnis Caldecott Honorwinning story about a little mouse who gathers something unusual for the long winter is turning fifty! Celebrate this beloved favourite, which now includes a special introduction from noted childrens book historian Leonard Marcus.

Winter is coming, and all the mice are gathering food . . . except for Frederick. But when the days grow short and the snow begins to fall, its Fredericks stories that warm the hearts and spirits of his fellow field mice. Winner of a 1967 Caldecott Honor, Frederick has been cherished by generations of readers.

A splendid achievement. School Library Journal, starred review

In Frederick, a mouse who is a poet from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail demonstrates that a seemingly purposeless life is indeed far from thatand that we need not live by bread alone! Eric Carle

Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed childrens books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor Winnerfor Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Leo Lionni died in October of 1999 at his home in Tuscany, Italy, at the age of 89.

Author/Illustrator: Leo Lionni Format: Paperback Product dimensions: 40 pages, 10.75 X 8.81 X 0.17 in Published: Jan 17, 2017 Publisher: Random House Children’s Books

Recommended for ages 3-7.