Then comes fall with nuts and wheat, and winter last with chilly feet. Despite acting like a lazy jerk, Frederck redeems himself in the end with his vivid images and lyrical stories of the spring, keeping the mice happy and entertained until the winter thaws.įor those of you from warmer states who yearn for the lack of winter, Frederick has you got: “Spring is first with April showers, summer next with fragrant flowers. Instead of working hard in the summer like the rest of the mouse family and hoarding food for the winter, Frederick collects sunbeams, colors and words. He explains that he is collecting the colors, the sun and words to keep them sated during the long winter months. Frederick Mouse Craft Inspired by Leo Lionni -An easy craft to go along with this classic book about a mouse sharing ways to enjoy the end of winter with. Annoyed, the other mice ask Frederick why he simply stares at the sun or nods off in the shade.

They all work day and night, toiling away – that is, except for our lazy mouse hero Frederick. We follow the tale of a group of friendly mice gathering the necessary food and materials for winter. Can you guess which one I’m going to be talking about this week?įrederick by Leo Lionni is a book that any able supporter (or most likely these days, defender) of the arts should know about. and thinking it is a fantastic and adequate meal, staring at random things on campus longingly, or re-reading most of my favorite books I grew up with. Please see: eating cold leftovers in my pajamas at 2 p.m. When dreary weather comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who. Instead, I find myself regressing increasingly into childish behavior. While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. Frederick the field mouse has the heart of a poet, but how does that help his family prepare for the cold winter Using his imagination, Frederick memorizes. As a senior, it seems I am expected to come into my own and accept with a heavy heart and baited breath my future without Northwestern.

Frederick the mouse