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Fables

Arnold Lobel

Ages 4–10

Readers rate it 3.5 (4 on Hardcover)

58 pages · Released Aug 6, 1980

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A note for parents

Lobel's beloved Fables is a gentle, beautifully illustrated collection of original moral tales featuring animal characters. Each story teaches a clear ethical lesson—such as the value of honesty, humility, or perseverance—through simple, memorable narratives. The book is a classic precisely because it makes wisdom accessible to young readers without condescension, and the warm illustrations reinforce the thoughtful tone throughout.

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From the publisher

Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich. Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich.

Shelved under

  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Classics
  • Fantasy
  • Children's stories
  • American
  • Fiction
  • Young Adult
  • Philosophy

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ISBN 9780060239749 · HarperColl

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