Fables (Paperback)
| Author: Arnold Lobel |
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
ISBN-10: 0064430464
ISBN-13: 9780064430463
Sku: 30006406
Publish Date: 9/1/1983
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 11.75H x 7.75L x 0.25T
Pages:
40
Age Range:
8 to 12
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A crocodile became increasingly fond of the wallpaper in his bedroom. He stared at it for hours and hours. (from the first line)
| Tells the stories of a selfish lion, lovesick ostrich, greedy hippopotamus, vain rhinoceros, proud camel, the timid duck sisters, and others, and the lessons that they learned *Author: Lobel, Arnold *Publication Date: 1983/09/01 *Binding Type: Paperback *Grade Level: 1-2 *Language: English *Depth: 0.25 *Width: 7.75 *Height: 11.75 |
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"Short, original fables with fresh, unexpected morals poke subtle fun at human foibles through the antics of animals. . . . The droll illustrations, with tones blended to luminescent shading, are complete and humorous themselves".--Association of Library Service to Children. Caldecott Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations.?Short, original fables with fresh, unexpected morals poke subtle fun at human foibles through the antics of animals. . . . The droll illustrations, with tones blended to luminescent shading, are complete and humorous themselves.' -Association of Library Service to Children, ALA. |
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Who said only Aesop wrote fables? Here are fresh new tales, all using animals to poke subtle fun at human foibles, complete with morals at the end of each. The illustrations are lush and intricate. Winner of the 1981 Caldecott Medal.
Who said only Aesop wrote fables? Here are fresh new tales, all using animals to poke subtle fun at human foibles, complete with morals at the end of each. The illustrations are lush and intricate. Winner of the 1981 Caldecott Medal.
Author Bio
Arnold Lobel
Arnold Lobel is widely recognized for his "I-Can-Read" books for beginning readers. In addition to these works, he also illustrated and wrote many picture books such as HOW THE ROOSTER SAVED THE DAY, created with his then wife, Anita Lobel. Lobel won the Caldecott Medal in 1981 for his book FABLES. He will be remembered particularly for his books featuring amphibian pals Frog and Toad, such as FROG AND TOAD ARE FRIENDS and DAYS WITH FROG AND TOAD.
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