Children's book Author & Illustrator

Arnold Lobel

Biography

Arnold Lobel (1933–1987) was the award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books, including the classic I Can Read books about Frog and Toad, and the Caldecott Medal­–winning Fables.

Frog and Toad
Frog and Toad: A Little Book of Big Thoughts
Odd Owls & Stout Pigs
The Frogs and Toads All Sang
Sing a Song of Popcorn
Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast
Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites
The Frog and Toad Treasury
The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose
A Three Hat Day
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Frog and Toad
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · September 23, 2025

Frog and Toad

By Arnold Lobel

Two friends navigate life's simple joys and challenges together.

256 pages
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Owl at Home

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1975

A series of stories about Owl's adventures and everyday life.

Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Join Frog and Toad on timeless adventures of friendship and fun.

Grasshopper on the Road

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978

Grasshopper strolls a road, content while others rush. Why isn't he busy?

Frog and Toad: Two Together: Original Board Book with Cut-Out Cover and Raised Element from the Classic Animal Friendship and Adventure Series [Ages 0

Board Book · Ages 0–4

Frog and Toad Together

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Two friends go on various adventures and learn valuable lessons about life and friendship

Uncle Elephant

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

A little elephant's magical visit with his uncle ends too soon.

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Book Stats

26

Authored

33

Illustrated

18

Collaborators

Picture books

30

Chapter books

9

Board books

1

Publishing timeline

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Frog and Toad

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Two friends navigate life's simple joys and challenges together.

Frog and Toad: A Little Book of Big Thoughts

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover timeless wisdom on friendship from the beloved Frog and Toad.

Odd Owls & Stout Pigs

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover whimsical tales of quirky owls and pigs in a world of rhyming nonsense.

Sing a Song of Popcorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988

Uncover the hidden truth that could change everything.

Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988

Dinosaurs come alive in playful rhymes and vivid portraits.

The Frog and Toad Treasury

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Two friends navigate life's gentle misadventures together.

The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

Discover timeless rhymes that spark imagination and language growth.

A Three Hat Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A lonely man with a hat obsession seeks the perfect partner to complete his life.

The Rose in My Garden

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

A garden blooms, but who lurks in the shadows?

Ming Lo Moves the Mountain

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Can Ming Lo move a mountain to restore peace at home?

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$574

Uncle Elephant

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

A little elephant's magical visit with his uncle ends too soon.

On Market Street

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

Explore a whimsical market where shopkeepers embody their wares from A to Z.

Fables

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980

Discover whimsical fables where animals defy expectations and delight in the absurd.

The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1980

Twelve poems weave a tapestry of terror and suspense.

Days with Frog and Toad

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979

Two friends share adventures and laughter every day.

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$574

Grasshopper on the Road

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978

Grasshopper strolls a road, content while others rush. Why isn't he busy?

Mouse Soup

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977

Mouse must outwit Weasel to avoid becoming dinner.

Frog and Toad All Year

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976

Two friends have various adventures together throughout the year, learning valuable lessons about friendship and the changing seasons.

Nightmares

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976

Explore chilling poems that bring ghouls and vampires to life.

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$574

Owl at Home

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1975

A series of stories about Owl's adventures and everyday life.

The Man Who Took the Indoors Out

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1974

What happens when a house's interior steps outside?

Dinosaur Time

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974

Discover dinosaurs and learn their names in this engaging early reader.

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$1697

Frog and Toad Together

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Two friends go on various adventures and learn valuable lessons about life and friendship

Mouse Tales

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Seven mouse boys get a bedtime story each from their Papa.

Hildilid's Night

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1971

An elderly woman battles the night with wild schemes.

Frog and Toad Are Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1970

The story of an unlikely yet heartwarming friendship between a frog and a toad.

I'll Fix Anthony

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969

A younger brother dreams of outgrowing his older sibling's torment.

Small Pig

Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 1969

A pig's quest for mud leads to a surprising city adventure.

Sam the Minuteman

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969

A young boy faces the dawn of revolution as British soldiers approach.

Oscar Otter

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1966

An otter's mountain escape turns perilous as unseen eyes watch his every move.

Miss Suzy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1964

A squirrel finds unexpected allies in toy soldiers after losing her home.

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$574

Greg's Microscope

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1963

A microscope reveals hidden wonders in everyday objects.

Prince Bertram the Bad

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1963

A prince's mischief leads to a witch's curse. Can he learn kindness to break it?

The Quarreling Book

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1963

A little dog sparks a chain of happiness, reversing a cycle of gruffness.

Little Runner of the Longhouse

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1962

A clever boy devises a trick to join the big boys' games.

Secret Three: An I Can Read Book

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8

Three boys form a secret club using coded messages in bottles and meet on an island to explore, camp, and share adventures.

Frog and Toad Together (Turtleback School & Library)
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$2005

Frog and Toad Together (Turtleback School & Library)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–6

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Jack Prelutsky

Author / 3 shared books

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