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The 50th anniversary of the gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.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 team work—they can overcome any danger.Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Honor, this beloved tale of a brave little fish has been a favorite to generations of readers. To celebrate Swimmy's fiftieth anniversary, we are issuing a handsome special edition hardcover that includes a bonus poster.

Because of a tragedy quite usual in the life of the sea — all his brothers and sisters have been swallowed by a hungry tuna—Swimmy, the only black fish of the entire school, is left wandering alone and in dangerous waters ! However, being a curious little fish, he is soon able to overcome his initial fears and decides—hesitantly at first—to explore the unknown depths of the ocean. At the sight of each new marvel his courage grows step by step with his curiosity, until at last he devises for himself and his newly adopted brothers and sisters a safer way to live in this world.

Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little 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 team work—they can overcome any danger. With its graceful text and stunning artwork, this Caldecott Honor Book deserves a place on every child’s shelf. From the Trade Paperback edition.