About the Author
About the Author
Emmy Kastner is an author and illustrator of several books for children, including While You're Asleep and the Nerdy Babies board book series. She is also a former high school teacher and co-founder of the Read and Write Kalamazoo youth writing center. She lives in Michigan with her husband, three kids, a dog, and two cats.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
★ "In her first nonfiction picture book, Kastner fashions an utterly charming biography of Arnold Lobel, creator of the classic children's series Frog and Toad. A welcome addition to library collections." --Booklist, starred review ★ "Readers will get a sense of Lobel's life, work, and personality in a book that's as warm and vibrant as his best characters." --Horn Book, starred review "A captivating look at the life and work of a childhood favorite, perfect for longtime fans of his work or those just encountering his legacy."--School Library Journal "[A] tender look at the life of beloved children's book creator Arnold Lobel." --Publishers Weekly "Kastner offers a zippy, playful biography of Lobel that is as quirky and inviting as the man himself, covering a fair amount of biographical detail while emulating the style and format of Lobel's classics." --BCCB
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Bound to Stay Bound Books
Pub date:
2025-09-23
Length:
40 pages

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