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Frederick

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Kids will relate to Frederick's spirit in this heartwarming story.

Author: Leo Lionni Illustrator: Leo Lionni Pages: 26 Publisher: Apple Published Date: 04/01/1987 Genre: Fiction - Family Life PB Price: $5.99 Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 4-8 Read Aloud: 2-5 Read Alone: 6-8

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Children will relate to Frederick's spirit in this heart-warming story. The artwork is unique and energetic.

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Reviewed By: Mary Dixon Weidler

Children seem to appreciate what Frederick teaches his family--that there is more to life than the basics of food, water, and shelter. "Memories are important," one six-year-old said to his reading group. "They let you know where you're from and what made you happy."

And this book makes kids happy, not only because Frederick contributes something to his family during their hard times but also because the mice don't reject Frederick just because he didn't store any "thing" for the winter. They share their food, he shares stories of warmth and color--everyone contributes. "People in families take care of each other," a little boy commented.

Collages of different textures and mediums are used to create the pictures of the field-mouse family. You can almost see the individual kernels of corn on a corncob, while the first snow looks fluffy--and even cold!

Also by Leo Lionni are Fish Is Fish and Swimmy.

Plot Summary:

Frederick the field mouse has the heart of a poet, but how does that help his family prepare for the cold winter? Using his imagination, Frederick memorizes the best of the summer days, and then warms his family with those memories during the cold, gray winter.

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