Swimmy

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 teamwork, 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.

• 32 Pages
• Preschool+
• Reading Level: Lexile 690L | Fountas & Pinnell L

About the Author: Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed childrens books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor Winnerfor Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Leo Lionni died in October of 1999 at his home in Tuscany, Italy, at the age of 89.