Leo Lionni's 100 First Words

Author Leo Lionni
Ebook
On sale Mar 24, 2026 | 16 Pages | 9798217028832

This Leo Lionni board book introduces babies and toddlers to his iconic characters as well as 100 essential first words!

Perfect for learning and for play, here are 100 essential first words to introduce young readers to the world of Leo Lionni in a casebound board book with sturdy pages. Along with Lionni’s signature bold art style you will see some familiar and classic characters throughout like Frederick the Mouse and Swimmy. From colors to fruits and vegetables, and so much more, there's something fun to learn and discover on every page!
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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This Leo Lionni board book introduces babies and toddlers to his iconic characters as well as 100 essential first words!

Perfect for learning and for play, here are 100 essential first words to introduce young readers to the world of Leo Lionni in a casebound board book with sturdy pages. Along with Lionni’s signature bold art style you will see some familiar and classic characters throughout like Frederick the Mouse and Swimmy. From colors to fruits and vegetables, and so much more, there's something fun to learn and discover on every page!

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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