{"product_id":"hobonichi-techo-a6-cover-leo-lionni-frederick-sun","title":"Hobonichi Techo A6 Cover Leo Lionni: Frederick (Sun)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHobonichi Techo 2027 Original Cover - Leo Lionni: Frederick (Sun)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA6 Original Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpl-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeo Lionni’s beloved classic picture book \u003ci\u003eFrederick\u003c\/i\u003e has become a Hobonichi Techo cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeo Lionni is the author of many picture books that have been translated and published in Japan — including \u003ci\u003eSwimmy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLittle Blue and Little Yellow\u003c\/i\u003e — and are cherished by readers of all ages, from children to adults. \u003ci\u003eFrederick\u003c\/i\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/Hobonichi_Techo_A6_Cover_Leo_Lionni_Frederick_Sun_mouse_cheese.jpg?v=1788143530\" alt=\"Hobonichi Techo A6 Cover Leo Lionni: Frederick (Sun)\"\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bookmark charms are shaped to evoke the fragments of sun rays and words that Frederick carefully collects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back pocket features the handwritten “Frederick” lettering from the endpapers of the picture book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/oc27_lionni_extra_01.jpg?v=1788143494\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\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\/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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobonichi Planner Books only: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.com\/collections\/hobonichi-techo-a6-planners-2027\"\u003eHobonichi Techo A6 Planners 2027\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobonichi Cover on Cover for A6 Size sold separately here:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.com\/collections\/hobonichi-2026-accessories\/products\/clear-cover-a6\" title=\"Hobonichi Clear Cover on Cover for A6 Size\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHobonichi Clear Cover on Cover for A6 Size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.com\/products\/hobonichi-yuri-sanae-cover-on-cover-for-a6-size-forest-lake\" title=\"Hobonichi Yuri Sanae: Cover on Cover for A6 Size (Forest Lake)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHobonichi Yuri Sanae: Cover on Cover for A6 Size (Forest Lake)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.com\/products\/hobonichi-tamagotchi-cover-on-cover-for-a6-size-growth-chart\" title=\"Hobonichi Tamagotchi: Cover on Cover for A6 Size (Growth Chart!)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHobonichi Tamagotchi: Cover on Cover for A6 Size (Growth Chart!)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.com\/products\/iyo-okumi-cover-on-cover-for-a6-size-beautiful-season\" title=\"iyo okumi: Cover on Cover for A6 Size (Beautiful Season)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiyo okumi: Cover on Cover for A6 Size (Beautiful Season)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobonichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50659184312563,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/Hobonichi_Techo_A6_Cover_Leo_Lionni_Frederick_Sun.jpg?v=1788143501","url":"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.com\/products\/hobonichi-techo-a6-cover-leo-lionni-frederick-sun","provider":"Little Craft Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}