About this product
Leo Lionni’s Caldecott Honor–winning story about a little mouse who gathers something unusual for the long winter is celebrating its fiftieth birthday!
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, it’s Frederick’s 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 that—and that we need not live by bread alone!” —Eric Carle Read more
Editor's Take
Frederick by Leo Lionni is widely described as a classic children’s book with simple, lovely illustrations and a timeless, heartwarming story. Amazon reviewers say it is cute, engaging, easy to follow, and a great bedtime read for young children, though opinions are mixed on the moral message, with some readers finding it inspiring and others calling it a poor lesson for kids.
Goodreads readers mostly praise the book’s surprise ending, emotional impact, and imaginative theme, while TheBookbag highlights its balance of art, work, and poetry. On Reddit, one discussion calls the book “a bunch of bullshit,” showing that some adults strongly disagree with its message, but another thread mentions it fondly as a favorite Leo Lionni title.
Overall, customer sentiment leans strongly positive for families and educators, especially for its illustrations, simplicity, and discussion value.
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Specifications
| Illustrated | No |
Product Details
| Publisher | Pantheon |
| Publication date | May 12, 1967 |
| Edition | Reissue |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 40 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0394810406 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0394810409 |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
| Reading age | 3 - 6 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 8.95 x 0.28 x 11 inches |
| Grade level | Preschool - 2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,363 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Children's Books on Seasons #53 in Children's Mouse, Hamster, Guinea Pig & Squirrel Books #56 in Children's Pet Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,273) |
