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Arnold Lobel. Arnold Lobel is my favorite author. Memories. Mr. Lobel was born in Los Angeles, CA He was born on May 22, 1933 Mr. Lobel grew up in New York He lived with his grandparents He missed a lot of school because he was sick a lot Mr. Lobel died on December 4, 1987
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Arnold Lobel Arnold Lobel is my favorite author
Memories • Mr. Lobel was born in Los Angeles, CA • He was born on May 22, 1933 • Mr. Lobel grew up in New York • He lived with his grandparents • He missed a lot of school because he was sick a lot • Mr. Lobel died on December 4, 1987 • He was 53 years old
School • He went to art school • He attended the Pratt Institute of Art in New York City
Family • He was married to Anita Kempler • They have two children • Son Adam • Daughter Adrienne • His cat’s name was Orson
Writing • He began writing stories in 2nd grade • He got many of his ideas from cartoons • His favorite book was The Cat in the Hat • Frog and Toad are two parts of himself and his personality
Awards • Caldecott Honor Book Award • Frog and Toad are Friends • Newberry Honor Book Award • Frog and Toad Together
Books • He wrote over 70 books for children • Frog and Toad are Friends (1971) • Frog and Toad Together (1973) • Frog and Toad All Year • Mouse Soup • Mouse Tales • Owl at Home