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Swimmy

by Leo Lionni

ISBN13: 9780394826202
ISBN10: 0394826205
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Readers can experience "The Dragonfly Difference" within each Dragonfly book — two full pages of activities, inspired by the book, are on the inside front and back covers. From playful puzzles and fascinating facts to delicious recipes and delightful art projects, the fun continues long after the story is finished!

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"An exquisite picture book. A little fish, the lone survivor of a school of fish swallowed by a tuna, devises a plan to camouflage himself and his new companions."--"School Library Journal, " starred review. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.

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Illus. in color. "An exquisite picture book. A little fish, the lone survivor of a school of fish swallowed by a tuna, devises a plan to camouflage himself and his new companions."--(starred) "School Library Journal.

About the Author

Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 picture books, including four Caldecott Honor Books. He died in 1999 at the age of 89.

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: Claire, December 12, 2007 (view all comments by Claire)
I grew up on this beautiful book and intend to pass it on to my little nieces and nephews. The illustrations are legendary and the story is sweet and down-to-earth. An outstanding addition to any child's library.
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ISBN:: 9780394826202
Author:: Lionni, Leo
Publisher:: Dragonfly Books
Location:: Lancaster, Pa.
Subject:: Fiction
Subject:: Children's fiction
Subject:: Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:: Friendship
Subject:: Animals - Marine Life
Subject:: Legends, Myths, & Fables - General
Subject:: Fishes
Subject:: Animals - Fishes
Subject:: Fishes -- Fiction.
Copyright:: c196
Edition Number:: 1
Edition Description:: 1st Knopf Children's pbk. ed.
Series Volume:: 316
Publication Date:: April 1973
Binding:: Paperback
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 32
Dimensions:: 9.16x6.94x.11 in. .19 lbs.
Age Level:: 04-08

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