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Swimmy

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Author Leo Lionni
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RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
On sale Jul 15, 2025 | 32 Pages | 9798217025435
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The beloved Caldecott Honor-winning classic about a brave little fish who embraces his differences and helps his friends is now available as a Step 3 reader--perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.

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 anything.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
  • WINNER | 1963
    Caldecott Honor Book
  • WINNER | 1963
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book
Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed children’s books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor Winner—for 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. View titles by Leo Lionni

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The beloved Caldecott Honor-winning classic about a brave little fish who embraces his differences and helps his friends is now available as a Step 3 reader--perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.

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 anything.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Awards

  • WINNER | 1963
    Caldecott Honor Book
  • WINNER | 1963
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book

Author

Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed children’s books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor Winner—for 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. View titles by Leo Lionni

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