Fables - Arnold Lobel

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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. n nWinner of the Caldecott Medaln nA pig flying through marshmallow clouds? A camel pirouetting through the desert? Where else could a reader find such marvelous things but in a fable? From the author-illustrator behind beloved Frog and Toad, Arnold Lobel, comes a collection of humorous, silly fables that will delight readers young and old.n nThe most remarkable of the author-illustrator's 60-plus bestselling award winners. --Publishers Weeklyn nThere is enough cheerful nonsense in Mr. Lobel's fables to endear any child listener. --The New York Timesn nLobel has come up with a magical addition to an ancient genre of storytelling. --Newsweekn