Frederick

Leo Lionni's Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, Frederick, tells the heartwarming story of a little mouse who prepares for winter in an unconventional way. While his fellow field mice diligently gather nuts and grains, Frederick 'gathers' sunlight, colors, and words. When the harsh winter arrives and physical provisions dwindle, it is Frederick's imaginative tales and lyrical poetry that provide comfort, warmth, and hope to his community. This gentle fable beautifully illustrates the value of art, imagination, and different kinds of contributions within a group, making it perfect for children aged 3-7.

** (goodreads) While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words. ** (Amazon) 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. ** (Amazon) Winner of a 1967 Caldecott Honor, Frederick has been cherished by generations of readers - story about a little mouse who gathers something unusual for the long winter is celebrating its fiftieth birthday!