Cornelius: A Fable

Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright, sees things, and does tricks no other crocodile can. His friends aren't impressed--or are they? "Endearingly captures the spirit of the seeker, the thinker, and those who are born to be different. Lionni's collages are wonderfully rich and colorful, perfectly setting the stage for a tale children will enjoy."--(starred) "School Library Journal. " Author Biography: Leo Lionni was a Dutch‑American writer, illustrator, and graphic designer celebrated for over 40 children’s books, including Little Blue and Little Yellow, Inch by Inch, Swimmy, and Frederick. A four‑time Caldecott Honor recipient, he pioneered collage illustration in picture books and infused his animal fables with themes of creativity, community, and social responsibility, drawing on a rich career in art direction, fine art, and design.