Books by Leo Lionni

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Book SynopsisA classic fable about the search for identity, from Caldecott Honor winning picture book creator Leo Lionni.Pezzettino lives in a world in which everyone is big and does daring and wonderful things. But he is small, just a ?little piece,? which is the meaning of pezzettino in Italian. ?I must be a piece of somebody. I must belong to someone else,? he thinks. How Pezzettino learns that he belongs to no one but himself is the joyous and satisfying conclusion to this beautiful mosaic style picture book.

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Book SynopsisThe beloved fable about loving your home from four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni.A young snail dreams of having the biggest house—or shell—in the world. Then one day, his wise father tells him the story of another snail with the same dream. He grew and grew, adding bright colors and beautiful designs, until he found that his house came at a terrible cost. The young snail decides that a small, easy-to-carry shell might be best for a life of adventure and exploration.

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Book SynopsisFrom the beloved children's book author of the bestselling classic Swimmy comes a board book for the youngest fans! With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this food-themed board book is perfect for kids ages zero to three.Little ones love to snack, nibble, and eat! Cuddle up with your favorite little foodie, and share this bright and engaging board book, inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni!Other LEO LIONNI'S FRIENDS Board Books:A Little Book About SpringA Little Book About ABCsA Little Book About ColorsA Little Book About OppositesWhere Are Swimmy's Friends?: A Lift-the-Flap BookA Little Book About WinterInch By Inch: A Lift-the-Flap BookFrederick: A Lift-the-Flap Book

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Book SynopsisThe colorful chameleon celebrates its 50th anniversary with an interactive board book editionthat makes it easier than ever to introduce simple color concepts!From beloved creator Leo Lionni, A Color of His Own is the gentle tale of a chameleon who, in search of his own color, finds a true friend. In honor of the classic story?s milestone anniversary, this board book editionallows readers to change the chameleon?s colors themselves by spinning the built-in color wheel!Elephants are gray, pigs are pink, and parrots are green. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger!Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.

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Book SynopsisWhen a fierce wind threatens to blow all the little letters out of the alphabet tree, they must band together in words—and then sentences—to create a message that's even stronger than the wind: peace on earth. With their newfound knowledge, there's nothing the letters can't do in this gentle parable about the power of the written word.

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Book SynopsisThe classic story about searching for somewhere to belong, from four-time Caldecott honor winner Leo Lionni.Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.

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Book SynopsisA new board book for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni--inspired by his bestselling books and perfect for Easter and springtime reading!Spring is a time of budding trees, chirping birds, and croaking frogs. Discover these and more wonders of spring in this delightful board book inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this spring-themed book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 5.Leo's Lionni's Friends is a series of fresh, fun board books inspired by the classic works of author and illustrator Leo Lionni to introduce his work to a new generation of readers.Don't miss there other books in the series:A Little Book About ColorsA Little Book About ABC'sA Little Book About 123's

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Book SynopsisThe beloved characters from Swimmy and more of Leo Lionni's perennially bestselling books make playing Go Fish a brand-new adventure for parents and kids alike.Do you have any Fredericks? Any Swimmys? Any chameleons or crocodiles or extraordinary eggs?This deck of 52 oversized, kid-friendly cards features Leo Lionni's colorful characters, beginning with Swimmy the fish! Two extra cards show the rules for three classic card games: Go Fish, Snap, and Concentration. Parents who themselves grew up with Lionni's books will delight in playing with their kids.

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Book SynopsisThe beloved fable about being yourself, from four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni, is now available in a board book format!Cornelius isn't like other crocodiles. He likes to walk upright and do tricks that no other crocodile can! But his friends are not impressed. So what? they say when he demonstrates standing on his head or hanging from his tail.Cornelius is a bit disappointed at first...but things aren't always what they seem. And life on the riverbeach is about to undergo some big changes.Children will see themselves in Cornelius while reading this tale of a crocodile who marches to the beat of his own drum.

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Book SynopsisA special 60th anniversary edition of this much-loved Caldecott Honor book, with a foreword from Eric Carle, creator of family favourite The Hungry Caterpillar. Deep in the sea there lives a school of little 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 brave Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends that, with ingenuity and team work, they can beat any bully!Trade Review"Lionni's elegantly textured, simple yet sophisticated illustrations vividly create the under-the-sea world in this shimmering picture book. Mesmerising and unforgettable." * Guardian, Julia Eccleshare *"One of my all time favourite picture book creators. Must buy for anyone who wants children to be lovers of books and art." * Red Reading Hub Blog *"Magnetic language reflecting the duplicity of the text and illustrations, which are both simple and yet highly complex at the same time." * EYE *"Powerful story about working together. Raw yet sophisticated illustrations." * Picture Books Blogger, Sarah Yewman *"One of my all time favourite creators of picture books. Glorious... enchanting book." * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisThe gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.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.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.

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Book SynopsisBeloved picture book creator and four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni's very first story for children, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today.

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Book SynopsisEveryone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship. Originally published in 1969, the Caldecott Honor-winning Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse is sure to enchant a whole new generation of readers.

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Book SynopsisBeloved picture book creator and four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni''s very first story for children, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today.

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Book SynopsisA timeless fable about unity and breaking down barriers, from four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni.All her life Tillie the mouse has wondered what lies on the other side of the wall. Imagining all sorts of fantastic possibilities, she digs a tunnel to get to the other side, where she discovers . . . other mice, just like her! Together, Tillie and her friends work to bring down the wall and unite mouse-kind. Written just before the fall of the Berlin wall, this seemingly simple fable has a powerful message for all children—and all people.

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Book SynopsisFrom beloved Caldecott winning picture book creator Leo Lionni, this charming tale of sticking together and imagination shows how powerful friendship can be.Two best friends, a minnow and a tadpole, are practically inseparable until the tadpole grows legs and decides to explore the world beyond the pond. When the tadpole, now a frog, returns to tell his friend of the extraordinary things he’s seen, the minnow, now a fish, tries to follow in his footsteps, but quickly finds that land is not what he expected. Friendship truly saves the day in this imaginative tale of a fish out of water.

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