Leo Lionni's 100 First Words

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, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist, ws born in Holland and studied in Italy until he came to the United States in 1939. He was the recipient of the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was honored posthumously in 2007 with the Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award. His acclaimed picture books include four Caldecott Honor Books: Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Hailed as "a master of the simple fable" by the Chicago Tribune, he died in 1999 at the age of 89.