{"product_id":"leo-lionni-frederick-colors-a5-hobonichi-cousin-cover","title":"Leo Lionni: Frederick (Colors)《A5 Hobonichi Cousin Cover》","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeo Lionni’s beloved classic picture book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrederick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become a Hobonichi Techo cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeo Lionni is the author of many picture books that have been translated and published in Japan — including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimmy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Blue and Little Yellow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — and are cherished by readers of all ages, from children to adults. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrederick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which marks its 60th anniversary in 2027, tells the story of a field mouse named Frederick who sits quietly collecting “sun rays,” “colors,” and “words” while the other mice busy themselves gathering food for winter. Incorporating torn-paper art and collage techniques, the story captures a year in the lives of these little field mice with a warm and gentle gaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cousin-size cover Frederick (Colors) centers on Frederick as he collects colors. The front cover depicts a scene where Frederick describes the colors of each season to his fellow mice during the cold winter months. By applying a matte print with a rough texture over the glossy white enamel surface, the cover evokes the feeling of a world built from torn pieces of colored paper collaged onto white pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe bookmark charms are shaped to evoke the fragments of color and words that Frederick carefully collects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the inside right pocket of the cover, you’ll find the mice carrying grain and nuts, while the inside left pocket shows Frederick blushing with delight as his friends praise him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back pocket features the handwritten “Frederick” lettering from the endpapers of the picture book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnd tucked inside the back pocket, a single little mouse listens to Frederick’s story and lets their imagination soar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its gentle pops of pink, this cover fills your heart with a cozy glow, capturing the comforting feeling of reading a picture book. We hope that as you spend each season alongside Frederick, you’ll gather your own light, colors and words within the pages of your techo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpl-border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Leo Lionni\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeo Lionni (1910-1999)\u003cbr\u003eBorn in the Netherlands. Was prominent in the United States and Italy as an illustrator, graphic designer, and children’s book author. Many of his picture books have been translated and published in Japan, where they continue to be beloved by readers. These include\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimmy\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrederick\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlexander and the Wind-Up Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— all recipients of the prestigious Caldecott Medal, awarded to outstanding American picture books — as well as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Blue and Little Yellow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Color of His Own\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpl-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright © 2026 by Blueandyellow, LLC\u003cbr\u003eLicensed by Cosmo Merchandising\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm \/ H: 9\" x W: 13.3\" x T: 0.1\"\u003cbr\u003e*Excluding pen holders\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 170 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior: PU \/ Interior: PU, Polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobonichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834209132723,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6872\/1843\/files\/cc27_lionni_01.jpg?v=1787696840","url":"https:\/\/paperplant.co\/products\/leo-lionni-frederick-colors-a5-hobonichi-cousin-cover","provider":"Paper Plant Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}