by Leo Lionni
Leo Lionni tells the story of a lone black fish named Swimmy who escaped a horrible fate, leaving him alone in the big sea. At first Swimmy is very lonely and sad, but after venturing through the ocean and seeing many marvelous creatures, he is determined to see the world. He encourages a school of ...
Title: SwimmyAuthor: Leo Lionni Genre: Animals / Drama / Family / Danger Year Published: 1963 Year Read: 2010Publisher: Alfred A. KnopfSource: LibraryContent Rating: Ages 5+ (Some Scary Scenes and Death of a Family Member) I have have heard works from Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak, Marc Brown...
My very favorite book from childhood and one I've remembered all my life. Just beautiful.
I don't think that Swimmy would be particularly memorable if it weren't for the illustrations. They were so fascinating, and it was impossible to not wonder how Lionni created them. Very compelling!
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