Leo Lionni

In this charming Read & Listen edition, kids can dive deep in the sea to discover a happy 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 how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger. With its graceful text and stunning artwork, this Caldecott Honor Book deserves a

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While Frederick the field mouse sat on the wall his brothers gathered food for the winter. Although they accused him of not doing his share of the work, when the food ran out Frederick saved the day with what he had gathered.

Swimmy escapes when a big fish swallows his school of fish. He swims away to see many wonderful creatures and later saves another school from being swallowed.

Jessica the frog befriends the animal that hatches from an egg she brought home, thinking it is a chicken.

The blue mushroom says only one strange word but Theodore the mouse convinces his friends that it means he should be praised above all his animal friends, but when they learn that they've been deceived, Theodore discovers that he does have a special talent--running away very fast!

Mishap turns to adventure as a young mouse learns that all birds aren't the enemies he thought they were.

Little Pezzettino is so small he is convinced he must be a piece of somebody else. A wise man helps him discover the truth.

The field mice become so involved in their Mardi Gras masquerade they forget it is all in fun.

A visit to an art museum inspires a young mouse to become a painter.

Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island, until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing.