Swimmy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Published:5th Mar '15
Should be back in stock very soon
Discover Leo Lionni's classic anti-bullying tale with this beautiful new edition of the Caldecott Honor Book
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 Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends that, with ingenuity and team work, they can beat any bully.A 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!
"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 *
- Commended for Caldecott Medal (UK).
ISBN: 9781783441754
Dimensions: 270mm x 230mm x 4mm
Weight: 200g
32 pages