Swimmy

AUTHOR: Leo Lionni
ILLUSTRATOR: Leo Lionni

From the Publisher:

The 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.

Leah’s Thoughts:

A classic for a reason. The artwork is beautiful and unique, but it’s the story that really sticks, especially the part about using creativity and teamwork to face something scary. It’s a perfect pick for summer or ocean-themed reading.