Leo Lionni's Friends: A Little Book About 123s (Board Book)

Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under

A board book about numbers for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni—inspired by his bestselling classics!

Learn about the magic of numbers in this playful board book inspired by the works of legendary children’s book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and engaging artwork, this colorful book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 3. It makes a great baby shower gift!

Series Overview: We introduced the Leo Lionni’s Friends brand with 2 board books: A Little Book About ABCs and A Little Book About Spring, then followed up with A Little Book About Colors. 2-3 books per year are planned for the future.

About the Author

Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed children’s books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor Winner—for Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Leo Lionni died in October of 1999 at his home in Tuscany, Italy, at the age of 89.

Jan Gerardi has illustrated many books for children. Her Teenie Greenies series, including The Little Recycler, The Little Composter, Eco People on the Go!, and The Little Gardener, are the first books she has both written and illustrated. She lives in New Jersey with her daughter and three dogs.