{"product_id":"leo-lionni-frederick-sun-a6-hobonichi-original-cover","title":"Leo Lionni: Frederick (Sun)《A6 Hobonichi Original 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 Original-size cover Frederick (Sun) takes its theme from Frederick gathering the rays of the sun. Just like on the cover of the picture book, Frederick is shown holding a red poppy flower, gazing right out at you. 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bookmark charms are shaped to evoke the fragments of sun rays and words that Frederick carefully collects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the right pocket of the cover, you’ll find the mice carrying corn, while in the left pocket, Frederick sits with eyes gently closed, gathering the rays of the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back pocket features the handwritten “Frederick” lettering from the endpapers of the picture book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpl-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd tucked inside the back pocket is Frederick himself, sharing the warmth of the sun’s rays with his friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cover captures the warmth of sunshine and the freshness of green. 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\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm \/ H: 6.5\" x W: 9.6\" 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. 100 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":45834207101107,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6872\/1843\/files\/oc27_lionni_01.jpg?v=1787786933","url":"https:\/\/paperplant.co\/products\/leo-lionni-frederick-sun-a6-hobonichi-original-cover","provider":"Paper Plant Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}