Beyond the Classroom
at the Wilson Center

Leo Lionni's
Swimmy, Frederick, and Inch by Inch

Monday, October 6, 2008
Produced by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Grades Pre K–3  • Length: 50 minutes

Curricular connections: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Drama, and Visual Arts

Leo Lionni’s classic Caldecott Honor books, Swimmy, Inch by Inch and Frederick, are brought to life through Mermaid Theatre’s gentle puppetry and imaginative lighting. Swimmy is a tiny fish who uses his ingenuity to fend off danger. Frederick, a poetic mouse, makes everyday life an artful experience. A lovable inchworm shares his facility for measuring absolutely everything.

Leo Lionni Stude Guide

Curricular Connections