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'Visually beautiful and with a very appealing story, this is a fabulous book to share with children.' --The Bookseller
'A book of great visual beauty and a lovely story.' --The School Librarian
'A story about the glory of the human spirit.' --Bruno Bettelheim
`An excellent book. Well worth seeking out.'
--EYE
'Beautifully told and effectively illustrated.'
--Early Years Educator --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
'A book of great visual beauty and a lovely story.' --The School Librarian
'A story about the glory of the human spirit.' --Bruno Bettelheim
`An excellent book. Well worth seeking out.'
--EYE
'Beautifully told and effectively illustrated.'
--Early Years Educator --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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'A mouse who is a poet from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail demonstrates that a seemingly purposeless life is indeed far from that' - Eric Carle
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I and my sister grew up with Frederick as one of the most sacred books in our childhood canon. Recently, while shuffling through boxes of ancient heirlooms, I came across the simple, unassuming cover of Frederick (in 1977 the cover showed only the back of Frederick in the lower right corner, gazing into the distance, and no title), and immediately a serene peace overcame me. I couldn't believe I had forgotten about this book. I sat down and read it again, and from a distance of twenty years it still resonated with me. This book brought calm and joy into my heart as a child, and did so again as I read it today. I can't think of any better recommendation for a book than that.
In terms of content, the story of Frederick is simple. In a community narrowly focused on efficiency, one mouse stands apart and concerns himself with art. Frederick notes the wonder of the world he lives in, and takes the time to assimilate it. While his cohorts may grumble at this behavior, when the dreariness of winter overtakes them they are grateful for Frederick's words. Frederick's poetry is seen as an essential supply for survival.
The illustrations are simple and yet extremely expressive -- witness my instant emotional reaction to a cover that was ninety-percent blank space -- and the wording is likewise concise. But the emotional impact of this book is what sets it apart. Out of sixty or seventy books I thumbed through today, I pulled out six that I felt defined my childhood. This book was at the top of the stack.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
OK so I loved Frederick when I was a child and thought I'd get a copy for a birthday present. But this edition was in Spanish - not much use to me I'm afraid. Yes, if I'd scrolled down and read the technical details it does say it there, but it never dawned on me to check the language of the book (paperback or hardback, new and secondhand is all I normally consider with books). I don't believe that the other 8 reviewers who gave it 5 stars were referring to this particular edition either so it's rather misleading of Amazon to link the reviews.
The pictures are great and I remember the story too so it's 5 star for Frederick - just not in Spanish.
(And I have submitted a product description amendment to specify the language of the edition - so hopefully this will be clear now.)
The pictures are great and I remember the story too so it's 5 star for Frederick - just not in Spanish.
(And I have submitted a product description amendment to specify the language of the edition - so hopefully this will be clear now.)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
we love this book. my daughter is 4 and loves it and it made me cry the first time i read it. So I ordered a copy for a friend's daugter. But buyer beware - this edition is in Spanish!!!! which I hadn't noticed. Amazon it would be good to flag this up better!
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It is in Spanish
I didn't read the reviews as I had this book in childhood and I think it was the single most important book I read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by lcarruthers
This book is a translation into Spanish
I bought this book as a Christmas present and sent it back when I found it was in Spanish with a complaint. Now I am being recommended to buy it again. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Colin C
Please make it plainer that this is in spanish
I bought this is a birthday present and obviously missed the fact this was in Spanish language. This has never happened before to me using Amazon and clearly I'm not the only one... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sgranty
A Poet's Contribution
A marvel mouse masterpiece to introduce young readers to poetry, FREDERICK illustrated how a poet works and what poetry can do for a community in a story when other mouselings... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Reflection Haiku
A favourite story of mine from a long time ago
I remembered this being read to me when I was a child, and was looking forward to my own daughter being of an age where should could understand it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Shmoo303
a lovely book
A lovely gentle, quiet book with gorgeous illustrations. Lovely for adults to read and both my children loved it. Now I am reading it to the grandchildren. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. S. Birchall
Fredreick shows us the value of poetry and the arts.
This children's book is about a field mouse named Frederick who discovers he is a poet. All the other field mice are working hard to prepare for winter; but, Frederick seems to... Read more
Published on 15 May 1999
Frederick celebrates the value of everyone's gift....
Leo Lionni's simple shapes and bright colors make his stories great for read-alouds. The short text (1 to 2 sentences per double page spread)keeps young listeners' attention as the... Read more
Published on 27 April 1998
A delightful read-together book for the whole family
Leo Lionni is the masterful grandfather of children's books. FREDRICK is the most recent of his fine tales which are destined to become children's classics. Read more
Published on 21 April 1998
A beautiful introduction to the value of poetry for all ages
Frederick is the story of a mouse whose preparations for winter include gathering sunbeams instead of grains. Read more
Published on 17 April 1998
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