Leo Lionni

Leo Lionni

  • 5 stars across 47 books
Leo Lionni, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist, was born in Holland and lived in Italy until he came 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.
1st April 2007

When...

When I grow up I want to be clever and funny, wild and free.One little bear shares his hopes and dreams in this picture ... MoreWhen...

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13th October 2022

Where?

'Where are you from?' they say.What they mean is,'Why is your skin that colour?''Why does your hair look like that?'I am... MoreWhere?

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5th June 2014

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 surrounding... MoreMatthew's Dream

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6th October 2011

Frederick

A family of field mice work day and night, gathering provisions for the coming winter. As they busily collect and store ... MoreFrederick

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3rd June 2021

Little Blue and Little Yellow

Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give ... MoreLittle Blue and Little Yellow

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4th May 2021

Where Are Swimmy's Friends?: A Lift-the-Flap Book 

For the very first time--a Leo Lionni's Friends lift-the-flap book! This new board book, about a little fish named Swimm... MoreWhere Are Swimmy's Friends?: A Lift-the-Flap Book 

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19th August 2011

Who?

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28th October 2015

What

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