Frederick
Published in 1963, Frederick is a fae fiction short story by Leo Lionni. It is set in the 20th Century. It deals with fairy tales, Mice, Imagination and Sharing.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 95 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 52 editions across 8 languages.
At about 32 pages, most readers finish it in about 35 minutes.
About Frederick
(goodreads) While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words. (Amazon) Winter is coming, and all the mice are gathering food . . . except for Frederick. But when the days grow short and the snow begins to fall, it’s Frederick’s stories that warm the hearts and spirits of his fellow field mice. (Amazon) Winner of a 1967 Caldecott Honor, Frederick has been cherished by generations of readers - story about a little mouse who gathers something unusual for the long winter is celebrating its fiftieth birthday!
Quick answers
Who wrote Frederick?
Frederick was written by Leo Lionni and first published in 1963.
What genre is Frederick?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is Frederick?
The median edition has 32 pages, about about 35 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Frederick?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Tale of Despereaux and The Book of Dragons.
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