Swimmy

by Leo Lionni

(Age 3-7) (Pre-K to 2) **''A little black fish in a school of red fish figures out a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies.''** 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.

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Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?