The Biggest House in the World
$17.93
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
7 February 1990
Summary
A young snail dreams of having the biggest house—or shell—in the world. Then one day, his wise father tells him the story of another snail with the same dream. He grew and grew, adding bright colors and beautiful designs, until he found that his house came at a terrible cost. The young snail decides that a small, easy-to-carry shell might be best for a life of adventure and exploration.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780394827407 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0394827406 |
| Author: | Leo Lionni |
| Publisher: | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Imprint: | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 7 February 1990 |
| Weight: | 102g |
| Dimensions: | 3mm x 178mm x 226mm |
| Series: | Children's Paperbacks |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
“This honor-winning book elicits special praise from the art critic.” —The Horn Book Magazine
“The translucent color of the pictures and the simplicity of the text make a perfect combination.” —Book World.
Leo Lionni
Leo Lionni was an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist. Born in Holland, he lived in Italy until 1939 when he moved to the United States.
Lionni 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 picture books are distinguished by their enduring moral themes, graphic simplicity, and brilliant use of collage. These 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.
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