Leo Lionni

A colorful introdution to different types of food.

After nibbling an enormous piece of parmesan cheese into the shape of a giant mouse holding a flute, Geraldine hears music for the first time.

Mice explore such well-known objects as a telephone, eyeglasses, and a book.

Jessica the frog befriends the animal that hatches from an egg she brought home, thinking it is a chicken.

Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island, until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing.

An owl helps a farmer and some crows reach a compromise over the rights to the wheat crop.

Little Pezzettino is so small he's convinced he must be a piece of somebody else. A wise man helps him discover the truth.

Nicolas the mouse sets off to find food for his family and is scooped up by a large bird who takes Nicolas back to her nest, where he finds new friends and tasty berries to take back home.

The mice become so involved in their Mardi Gras masquerade they forget it is all in fun.