Arnold Lobel | |
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| Born | Arnold Stark Lobel May 22, 1933 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | December 4, 1987 (aged 54) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
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| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 1981 |
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| Partner | Howard Weiner |
| Children | 2, including Adrianne |
Arnold Stark Lobel (May 22, 1933 – December 4, 1987) was an American author of children's books, including the Frog and Toad series and Mouse Soup. He wrote and illustrated these picture books as well as Fables, a 1981 Caldecott Medal winner for best-illustrated U.S. picture book. Lobel also illustrated books by other writers, including Sam the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley.