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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980 · Est. 42 min read-aloud
Fables
Written & illustrated by Arnold Lobel
Discover whimsical fables where animals defy expectations and delight in the absurd.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,881 ratings
48 pages· 5,432 words· Est. 42 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Enter a world where pigs soar through marshmallow clouds and camels dance in the desert. Arnold Lobel's collection of fables introduces a cast of quirky animal characters, each with their own whimsical tale. From crocodiles to ostriches, these stories blend humor and imagination, offering delightful surprises at every turn. What lessons will these charming creatures teach, and how will their antics unfold? Dive into this enchanting collection and find out.
From the publisher
Winner of the Caldecott Medal
A 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.
“The most remarkable of the author-illustrator’s 60-plus bestselling award winners.” —Publishers Weekly
“There is enough cheerful nonsense in Mr. Lobel’s fables to endear any child listener.” —The New York Times
“Lobel has come up with a magical addition to an ancient genre of storytelling.” —Newsweek
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 5,432
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 40318
Publication
- Published
- August 6, 1980
- First published
- January 1, 1980
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060239732
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