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Between Worlds
A superbly written and illustrated account of a life spent between Europe and America, between art and commerceby the famous artist, art director, and children's book author Leo Lionni, now in his mid-80s, a man of many languages and cultures. In elegant prose and illuminated by numerous examples of his remarkable body of workpainting, sculpture, ceramic, mosaic, photography, and illustrationLionni gives us a book and a life of cosmopolitan sophistication and great human appeal. 75 illus. in color.
Parallel Botany
"Leo Lionni here presents ... [an] imaginary plant kingdom .. Lionni marshals all the facts, all the fabulous lore and scholarship surrounding parallel plants ... And, too, he provides his own elegant, detailed, and scientifically accurate drawings of each nonexistent plant species"--Cover.
Little Blue and Little Yellow
Beloved picture book creator and four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni's very first story for children, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today.
Teaching with Favorite Leo Lionni Books
Engaging teaching activities and rare, inside glimpse into Leo Lionni's creative process that will captivate your students almost as much as Swimmy and Frederick do!
Let's Play
Vibrant collage illustrations capture two mice as they enjoy some of life's greatest pleasures--from picking flowers and climbing a tree to swimming and reading. For children under three.
Matthew's Dream
Matthew the mouse lives in a dreary corner of a dusty attic. But a trip to the museum helps him to see his surroundings in a new light. With brush in paw, Matthew sets out to paint "the shapes and colours of joy".
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 team work—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. To celebrate Swimmy's fiftieth anniversary, we are issuing a handsome special edition hardcover that includes a bonus poster.
It's Mine!
Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island, until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing.
Leo Lionni
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