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Cover of Fables by Arnold Lobel

Fables

1980·children

Fantasy Literary Fiction

classics folklore short stories

★ Caldecott Medal (1981) · Winner

'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, ALA.

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Fables

★ Caldecott Medal (1981) · Winner

Year

1980

Audience

children

Fantasy Literary Fiction

Tags

classics folklore short stories

Description

'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, ALA.

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