Arnold Lobel

Arnold Lobel

Arnold Lobel was born in Schenectady, New York on May 22nd, 1933 and passed away at the age of 54 on December 4th, 1987.

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Arnold Lobel Stats: The highest rated book by Arnold Lobel on Book Notification is Frog and Toad Are Friends, the first novel in the Frog and Toad series. The second-highest rated book is Frog and Toad All Year (Frog and Toad #4).

The most read book by Arnold Lobel on Book Notification is Frog and Toad Are Friends, the first novel in the Frog and Toad series. The second most read book is Mouse Soup, a Picture Book novel.

Below is a complete list of Arnold Lobel books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Frog and Toad Books in Publication Order

List of Mister Muster Books in Publication Order

List of Picture Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Prince Bertram the Bad
1963
2
Lucille
1964
3
Giant John
1964
4
The Bears of the Air
1965
5
Martha the Movie Mouse
1966
6
The Great Blueness and Other Predicaments
1968
7
6
Small Pig
1969
8
On the Day Peter Stuyvesant Sailed Into Town
1971
9
The Ice-Cream Cone Coot and Other Rare Birds
1971
10
8
Owl at Home
1975
11
Grasshopper on the Road
1978
12
A Treeful of Pigs
1979
13
8
Fables
1980
14
On Market Street
1981
15
Uncle Elephant
1981
16
Ming Lo Moves the Mountain
1982
17
The Book of Pigericks: Pig Limericks
1983
18
The Rose in My Garden
1984
19
Whiskers & Rhymes
1985
20
The Turnaround Wind
1988
21
7
Mouse Soup
1997
22
Odd Owls & Stout Pigs
2009

These are only books written by Arnold Lobel. He served as an illustrator on many more.

List of I Can Read! Level 2 Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Little Runner Of The Longhouse (By: Betty Baker)
1962
2
6
Small Pig
1969
3
8
Owl at Home
1975
4
Uncle Elephant
1981
5
Surprises (By: Lee Bennett Hopkins)
1984
6
Lulu and the Witch Baby (By: Jane O'Connor)
1986
7
More Surprises (By: Lee Bennett Hopkins, Megan Lloyd)
1987
8
Newt (By: Matt Novak)
Newt (By: Matt Novak)
1996
9
7
Mouse Soup
1997
10
Sports! Sports! Sports! (By: Lee Bennett Hopkins)
1999
11
A Know-Nothing Halloween (By: R.W. Alley, Michele Sobel Spirn)
A Know-Nothing Halloween (By: R.W. Alley, Michele Sobel Spirn)
2000
12
Little Wolf, Big Wolf (By: Matt Novak)
Little Wolf, Big Wolf (By: Matt Novak)
2000
13
Piggle: A Homer Story (By: Crosby Newell Bonsall)
Piggle: A Homer Story (By: Crosby Newell Bonsall)
2002
14
Valentine Hearts: Holiday Poetry (By: Lee Bennett Hopkins)
2004
15
I Am the Turkey (By: Joy Allen, Michele Sobel Spirn)
I Am the Turkey (By: Joy Allen, Michele Sobel Spirn)
2004
16
Emmett's Pig (By: Garth Williams, Rosemary Wells, Mary Stolz)
Emmett's Pig (By: Garth Williams, Rosemary Wells, Mary Stolz)
2004
17
Amazing Whales! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Whales! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2005
18
Grandpa Spanielson's Chicken Pox Stories: Story #1: The Octopus (By: Denys Cazet)
2005
19
Amazing Sharks! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Sharks! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2005
20
King Kong (By: Jennifer Frantz)
King Kong (By: Jennifer Frantz)
2005
21
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (By: Jennifer Frantz)
2005
22
Flicka (By: Jennifer Frantz, Catherine Hapka)
Flicka (By: Jennifer Frantz, Catherine Hapka)
2006
23
The Land Before Time: Cera's Shiny Stone (By: Catherine Hapka)
2006
24
Ice Age 2: Join the Pack! (By: Artful Doodlers, Ellie O'Ryan)
Ice Age 2: Join the Pack! (By: Artful Doodlers, Ellie O'Ryan)
2006
25
Ice Age 2: Geyser Blast! (By: Ellie O'Ryan)
Ice Age 2: Geyser Blast! (By: Ellie O'Ryan)
2006
26
X-Men: The Last Stand: Meet the X-Men (By: Steven E. Gordon, Harry Lime)
X-Men: The Last Stand: Meet the X-Men (By: Steven E. Gordon, Harry Lime)
2006
27
Open Season: Meet the Characters (By: Monique Z. Stephens)
Open Season: Meet the Characters (By: Monique Z. Stephens)
2006
28
Charlotte's Web: Wilbur's Prize (By: Jennifer Frantz, A. Ivanov, O. Ivanov)
Charlotte's Web: Wilbur's Prize (By: Jennifer Frantz, A. Ivanov, O. Ivanov)
2006
29
Grandpa Spanielson's Chicken Pox Stories: Story #3: The Shrunken Head (By: Denys Cazet)
2006
30
A Good King Is Hard to Find (By: Steven E. Gordon, Catherine Hapka)
2007
31
Triple the Trouble (By: Steven E. Gordon, Catherine Hapka)
Triple the Trouble (By: Steven E. Gordon, Catherine Hapka)
2007
32
Spider-Man 3: Meet The Heroes and Villains (By: Steven E. Gordon, Harry Lime)
Spider-Man 3: Meet The Heroes and Villains (By: Steven E. Gordon, Harry Lime)
2007
33
Meet the Robinsons: Journey to the Future (By: Walt Disney Company, Apple Jordan)
Meet the Robinsons: Journey to the Future (By: Walt Disney Company, Apple Jordan)
2007
34
Meet the Robinsons: A Family for Lewis (By: Disney Storybook Artists, Sadie Chesterfield)
Meet the Robinsons: A Family for Lewis (By: Disney Storybook Artists, Sadie Chesterfield)
2007
35
Shrek the Third: Friends and Foes (By: Steven E. Gordon, Catherine Hapka)
2007
36
Surf's Up: Meet the Characters (By: Lisa Rao)
2007
37
Custard Surprise (By: Tim Bowers, Bernard Lodge)
Custard Surprise (By: Tim Bowers, Bernard Lodge)
2007
38
How to Drive Your Sister Crazy (By: Diane Z. Shore, Laura Rankin)
How to Drive Your Sister Crazy (By: Diane Z. Shore, Laura Rankin)
2008
39
The Dark Knight: Batman's Friends and Foes (By: Kanila Tripp, Catherine Hapka, Adrian Barrios)
2008
40
Kung Fu Panda: Meet the Masters (By: Charles Grosvenor, Catherine Hapka)
2008
41
The Lonely Dinosaur (By: Catherine Hapka)
2008
42
Kung Fu Panda: Po's Crash Course (By: Charles Grosvenor, Lydia Halverson, Catherine Hapka)
Kung Fu Panda: Po's Crash Course (By: Charles Grosvenor, Lydia Halverson, Catherine Hapka)
2008
43
The Dark Knight: I Am Batman (By: Kanila Tripp, Catherine Hapka, Adrian Barrios)
The Dark Knight: I Am Batman (By: Kanila Tripp, Catherine Hapka, Adrian Barrios)
2008
44
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: Father and Son Save the Day (By: Charles Grosvenor, Lydia Halverson, Gail Herman)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: Father and Son Save the Day (By: Charles Grosvenor, Lydia Halverson, Gail Herman)
2008
45
To the Rescue! (By: Thomas Lennon, Catherine Hapka)
To the Rescue! (By: Thomas Lennon, Catherine Hapka)
2009
46
Pony Crazy (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
Pony Crazy (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2009
47
Detective Dinosaur Undercover (By: R.W. Alley, James Skofield)
Detective Dinosaur Undercover (By: R.W. Alley, James Skofield)
2009
48
Really Riding! (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
Really Riding! (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2009
49
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: Larry's Friends and Foes (By: Catherine Hapka)
2009
50
Planet 51: Welcome to Planet 51 (By: Gail Herman)
2009
51
Planet 51: Lem Saves the Day (By: Gail Herman)
2009
52
How to Train Your Dragon: Meet the Dragons (By: Charles Grosvenor, Justin Gerard, Catherine Hapka)
How to Train Your Dragon: Meet the Dragons (By: Charles Grosvenor, Justin Gerard, Catherine Hapka)
2010
53
Blu and Friends (By: Catherine Hapka)
2011
54
Learning to Fly (By: Catherine Hapka)
2011
55
At the Show (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
At the Show (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2011
56
Never Kick a Ghost and Other Silly Chillers (By: Pascale Constantin, Judy Sierra)
Never Kick a Ghost and Other Silly Chillers (By: Pascale Constantin, Judy Sierra)
2011
57
Runaway Ponies! (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
Runaway Ponies! (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2012
58
The Trail Ride (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
The Trail Ride (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2012
59
The Dark Knight Rises: Tools of the Trade (By: Betty Baker)
2012
60
Monsters vs. Aliens: Team Monster (By: zuuka Inc.)
2012
61
Dark Knight Rises: Batman Versus Bane (By: Jodi Huelin)
2013
62
The New Pony (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
The New Pony (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2013
63
Blue Ribbon Day (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
Blue Ribbon Day (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2013
64
Pony Party (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
Pony Party (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2013
65
Vacation in the Wild (By: Catherine Hapka)
2014
66
One Big Blue Family (By: Catherine Hapka)
2014
67
The Camping Trip (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
The Camping Trip (By: Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy)
2014
68
Plants Vs. Zombies: Save Your Brains! (By: Catherine Hapka)
2014
69
Guinness World Records: Wacky Wheels (By: Cari Meister)
2016
70
Guinness World Records: Daring Dogs (By: Cari Meister)
2016
71
Guinness World Records: Fun with Food (By: Christy Webster)
2016
72
Rappy Goes to the Supermarket (By: Dan Gutman)
2017
73
Guinness World Records: Remarkable Robots (By: Delphine Finnegan)
2017
74
Rappy Goes to the Library (By: Dan Gutman)
2017
75
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories (By: Alvin Schwartz)
2017
76
Rappy Goes to Mars (By: Dan Gutman)
2017
77
Teamwork Trouble (By: Dan Gutman)
2018
78
How to Start Kindergarten (By: Catherine Hapka)
2018
79
Splat the Cat Gets a Job! (By: Rob Scotton)
2018
80
Rappy and His Favorite Things (By: Dan Gutman)
2019
81
The Lemonade Stand (By: Rob Scotton)
2019
82
The Addams Family: Meet the Family (By: Alexandra West)
2019
83
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way (By: Lori Haskins Houran)
2019
84
Spies in Disguise: Lance Saves the World (By: Alexandra West)
2019
85
How to Start First Grade (By: Debbie Palen, Catherine Hapka, Ellen Vandenberg, Ellen Titlebaum)
How to Start First Grade (By: Debbie Palen, Catherine Hapka, Ellen Vandenberg, Ellen Titlebaum)
2020
86
Albert Einstein: A Curious Mind (By: Sarah Albee, Gustavo Mazali)
Albert Einstein: A Curious Mind (By: Sarah Albee, Gustavo Mazali)
2020
87
Splat the Cat and the Cat in the Moon (By: Rob Scotton)
2020
88
Splat the Cat and the Obstacle Course (By: Rob Scotton)
2021
89
My Little Pony: Ponies Unite (By: Hasbro)
2021
90
Hello, Ninja. Hello, Stage Fright! (By: N.D. Wilson, Forrest Dickison)
2021
91
Message in a Bottle (By: Victoria Kann)
2022
92
Clark the Shark: Friends Forever (By: Bruce Hale, Guy Francis)
2022
93
Reina Ramos Works It Out (By: Emma Otheguy, Andrés Landazábal)
Reina Ramos Works It Out (By: Emma Otheguy, Andrés Landazábal)
2022
94
Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy (By: Emma Otheguy, Andrés Landazábal)
Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy (By: Emma Otheguy, Andrés Landazábal)
2023
95
Harold and the Purple Crayon: A New Adventure (By: Walter Carzon, Alexandra West)
Harold and the Purple Crayon: A New Adventure (By: Walter Carzon, Alexandra West)
2075
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List of I Can Read: Level 2 Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Emmett's Pig (By: Mary Stolz)
Emmett's Pig (By: Mary Stolz)
1959
2
8
Bread and Jam for Frances (By: Russell Hoban)
1964
3
Kick, Pass, and Run (By: Leonard Kessler)
Kick, Pass, and Run (By: Leonard Kessler)
1966
4
6
Small Pig
1969
5
8
Owl at Home
1975
6
Uncle Elephant
1981
7
The Mouse Tales
1990
8
Amazing Tigers! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Tigers! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2004
9
The Best Seat in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
The Best Seat in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
2005
10
The Best Teacher in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
The Best Teacher in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
2006
11
Amazing Snakes! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Snakes! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2006
12
Amazing Dolphins! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Dolphins! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2006
13
The Day the Dinosaurs Died (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
The Day the Dinosaurs Died (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
2006
14
After the Dinosaurs (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
After the Dinosaurs (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
2006
15
Flappy and Scrappy (By: Arthur Yorinks)
2009
16
Detective Dinosaur Undercover (By: James Skofield)
Detective Dinosaur Undercover (By: James Skofield)
2009
17
Strike Three, Marley! (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
Strike Three, Marley! (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2010
18
Flat Stanley and the Haunted House (By: Jeff Brown)
2010
19
Cats, Dogs, Hamsters, and Horses (By: Mary Hassinger)
2010
20
Snow Dog Marley (By: John Grogan)
2010
21
The Dog Who Cried Woof (By: John Grogan)
2011
22
Flat Stanley and the Firehouse (By: Jeff Brown)
2011
23
Sea Creatures (By: Anonymous)
Sea Creatures (By: Anonymous)
2011
24
Marley's Big Adventure (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
Marley's Big Adventure (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2011
25
The Best Chef in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
The Best Chef in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
2011
26
Gilbert, the Surfer Dude (By: Diane deGroat)
Gilbert, the Surfer Dude (By: Diane deGroat)
2011
27
Beyond the Dinosaurs: Monsters of the Air and Sea (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
2011
28
Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2011
29
Curious Creatures Down Under (By: Anonymous)
2011
30
Jungle Beasts (By: Anonymous)
Jungle Beasts (By: Anonymous)
2011
31
Barnyard Critters (By: Mary Hassinger)
Barnyard Critters (By: Mary Hassinger)
2011
32
Forest Friends (By: Zondervan)
Forest Friends (By: Zondervan)
2011
33
Pony Scouts: Back in the Saddle (By: Catherine Hapka)
2011
34
Farm Dog (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
Farm Dog (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2011
35
Zack's Alligator and the First Snow (By: Shirley Mozelle)
2011
36
Marley: Not a Peep! (By: John Grogan)
2012
37
Flat Stanley at Bat (By: Jeff Brown)
2012
38
Marley: The Dog Who Ate My Homework (By: John Grogan)
2012
39
Monster School: First Day Frights (By: Dave Keane)
2012
40
Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate (By: Susan Schade)
Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate (By: Susan Schade)
2012
41
Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese (By: Susan Schade)
2012
42
Marley Learns a Lesson (By: John Grogan)
2013
43
Riff Raff: Shiver Me Whiskers! (By: Susan Schade)
2013
44
Flat Stanley Goes Camping (By: Jeff Brown)
2013
45
Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! (By: Susan Schade)
2013
46
Show-and-Tell, Flat Stanley! (By: Jeff Brown)
2014
47
Monster School: The Spooky Sleepover (By: Dave Keane)
2014
48
My Weird School: Talent Show Mix-Up (By: Dan Gutman)
2016
49
My Weird School Goes to the Museum (By: Dan Gutman)
2016
50
Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins (By: Jeff Brown)
2017
51
John F. Kennedy the Brave (By: Sheila Keenan)
John F. Kennedy the Brave (By: Sheila Keenan)
2017
52
Long, Tall Lincoln (By: Jennifer Dussling)
2017
53
My Weird School: Class Pet Mess! (By: Dan Gutman)
2017
54
George Washington: The First President (By: Sarah Albee)
2017
55
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader (By: Sarah Albee)
2018
56
Alexander Hamilton: A Plan for America (By: Sarah Albee)
2018
57
Ben Franklin Thinks Big (By: Sheila Keenan)
Ben Franklin Thinks Big (By: Sheila Keenan)
2018
58
Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter (By: Nadia L. Hohn)
2018
59
The Angry Birds Movie 2: Best Enemies (By: Tomas Palacios)
2019
60
Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips (By: Sarah Albee)
2019
61
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way (By: Lori Haskins Houran)
2019
62
Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees (By: Sarah Albee)
2020
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List of Arnold Lobel Anthologies in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Sing a Song of Popcorn: Every Child's Book of Poems
1988
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Arnold Lobel: Biography

Arnold Lobel was born on May 22nd, 1933. Arnold passed away December 4th, 1987 at 54 years old. Arnold Lobel was born in Schenectady, New York.

Arnold Lobel was the author of the Arnold Lobel Picture Books series which consists of 22 novels. The Arnold Lobel Picture Books series started in 1963 with the novel Prince Bertram the Bad. The most recently released novel in the Arnold Lobel Picture Books series was Odd Owls & Stout Pigs which was released in 2009. There are no upcoming novels for the Arnold Lobel Picture Books series.

Arnold Lobel also wrote the Frog and Toad series which has 5 books including Frog and Toad Are Friends and Frog and Toad Together.

Arnold Lobel: Awards & Accolades

Lobel's book, Frog and Toad Together won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1973.

Arnold Lobel books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Frog and Toad Are Friends was nominated for the National Book Awards, Children's Literature, in 1971. Frog and Toad Together was nominated for the National Book Awards, Children's Books - Paperback, in 1980. On Market Street was nominated for the National Book Awards, Children's Picture Books - Hardcover, in 1982.

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Arnold Lobel: F.A.Q

When was Arnold Lobel Born?

Arnold Lobel was born on May 22nd, 1933.

When did Arnold Lobel die?

Arnold Lobel died on December 4th, 1987 at 54 years old.

Where was Arnold Lobel Born?

Arnold Lobel was born in Schenectady, New York, .

What book awards has Arnold Lobel won?

Lobel's book, Frog and Toad Together won the award John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1973.

What was the first book Arnold Lobel wrote?

The first novel written by Arnold Lobel was A Zoo for Mister Muster, published in 1962.

What was the most recent book Arnold Lobel wrote?

Their most recently released work was Odd Owls & Stout Pigs (a short story) on October 20th, 2009.

How many books has Arnold Lobel written?

Arnold Lobel has written 31 books. 5 books in the Frog and Toad Series, 2 books in the Mister Muster Series, 22 books in the Picture Books, 4 books in the I Can Read! Level 2 Series, 4 books in the I Can Read: Level 2 Series.

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