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Swimmy


Knopf Childrens

No. of pages 32

Published: 2015

Great for age 0-8 years

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Deep in the sea there lives a 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 that, with ingenuity and team work, they can beat any bully.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Knopf Childrens .

This book has been graded for interest at 0-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Leo Lionni, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist was born in Holland and lived in Italy until he moved to the United States in 1939. His picture books are distinguished by their enduring themes, graphic simplicity and brilliant use of collage. He died in 1999 at the age of 89.

 

This book is in the following series:

Knopf Childrens

This book has been nominated for the following award:

New York Times Award - Best Illustrated Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Best Illustrated Book Of The Year category of the New York Times Award.

"Lionni's elegantly textured, simple yet sophisticated illustrations vividly create the under-the-sea world in this shimmering picture book. Mesmerising and unforgettable." * Guardian, Julia Eccleshare *

 

"One of my all time favourite picture book creators. Must buy for anyone who wants children to be lovers of books and art." * Red Reading Hub Blog *

 

"Magnetic language reflecting the duplicity of the text and illustrations, which are both simple and yet highly complex at the same time." * EYE *

 

"Powerful story about working together. Raw yet sophisticated illustrations." * Picture Books Blogger, Sarah Yewman *

 

"One of my all time favourite creators of picture books. Glorious... enchanting book." * Books for Keeps *