Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) illustrated many wonderful children's
books but is most beloved for his Frog and Toad stories, including
the first one, Frog and Toad Are Friends, published in 1970. The
books have garnered much acclaim, including a Caldecott Honor for
Frog and Toad Are Friends and a Newbery Honor for Frog and Toad
Together. These were followed by Frog and Toad All Year and Days
with Frog and Toad.
Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) illustrated many wonderful children's
books but is most beloved for his Frog and Toad stories, including
the first one, Frog and Toad Are Friends, published in 1970. The
books have garnered much acclaim, including a Caldecott Honor for
Frog and Toad Are Friends and a Newbery Honor for Frog and Toad
Together. These were followed by Frog and Toad All Year and Days
with Frog and Toad.
Adrianne Lobel grew up to be a noted set designer who also produced
the Broadway musical A Year with Frog and Toad. Adrianne's
discovery of several of her father's handmade books illustrated in
pen and ink for family and friends led to this new picture book. An
artist herself, Adrianne added color to prints of her father's line
art using watercolors and dyes. Adrianne lives with her daughter in
New York City.
Adrianne Lobel grew up to be a noted set designer who also produced
the Broadway musical A Year with Frog and Toad. Adrianne's
discovery of several of her father's handmade books illustrated in
pen and ink for family and friends led to this new picture book. An
artist herself, Adrianne added color to prints of her father's line
art using watercolors and dyes. Adrianne lives with her daughter in
New York City.
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