beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
Caldecott Winner 1981 - This would be interesting to use with students for discussion purposes.
5elementknitr's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful, one-page fables - each with a moral at the end, and each with that signature Lobel artwork that I find so nostalgic and comforting!
cjbookbunny's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the collection of short, one-page fables. Each fable also had one of the lessons you could learn written at the bottom of the page. The artwork was cute too.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
2.0
OK but not outstanding in storytelling nor pictures.
lmshearer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a sweet collection of short stories for children, each with a moral and a beautiful illustration. Some of the stories had odder takeaways than others, but I think they could be an interesting place to start a conversation with a child you're reading it to and/or with.
woody425's review against another edition
5.0
This book was bought for me, when I was born and was brought up on the fables! I do really love this book! It’s timeless! 5/5
david_reads_books's review against another edition
5.0
Caldecott winner 1981. The pictures deserve this award. There are 20 fables here, in a very consistent story/picture on side-by-side pages. The fables all have their message at the bottom. These are not as worthy as Aesop's Fables, but great values you'd like kids to grow up learning.
5* pix, 4+* text - round this up to 5
5* pix, 4+* text - round this up to 5
clwolters's review against another edition
4.0
Arnold Lobel’s Fables are a collection of unique fables each with animals as the main characters. From misbehaving kangaroos to an adventure-seeking lobster to a trickster crow, each short tale teaches the reader a wise lesson. Children and parents alike will love these short and fun fables.
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
Arnold Lobel has written his own fables, one page stories, in this collection. There is a lesson in each one and the lessons are written at the bottom of the page for each story. This is a long book that is a lot to read in one setting, but better spread over a few nights.
The artwork is lovely and focuses on the heart of the story. I enjoyed many of these.
The kids thought some of these were funny and some of the stories were boring. The nephew loved the pelican who is a mess at dinner. My nephew is so messy. He was the messiest eater as a child. He still can make a mess, but he is better now. I don't think he got the point of the story. No one would invite the pelican over because he was so messy. I think the nephew missed that important point. There were several stories he liked in here. 3 frogs were eaten and he loved that. This was a 4 star book for him.
The niece enjoyed the story about a Rhinoceros out shopping for a new dress. She is all gussied up and looks silly. The lesson at the bottom says:’Nothing is harder to resist than a bit of flattery.’ She understood the story and she thought it was funny too. She gave this collection 3 stars.
The artwork is lovely and focuses on the heart of the story. I enjoyed many of these.
The kids thought some of these were funny and some of the stories were boring. The nephew loved the pelican who is a mess at dinner. My nephew is so messy. He was the messiest eater as a child. He still can make a mess, but he is better now. I don't think he got the point of the story. No one would invite the pelican over because he was so messy. I think the nephew missed that important point. There were several stories he liked in here. 3 frogs were eaten and he loved that. This was a 4 star book for him.
The niece enjoyed the story about a Rhinoceros out shopping for a new dress. She is all gussied up and looks silly. The lesson at the bottom says:’Nothing is harder to resist than a bit of flattery.’ She understood the story and she thought it was funny too. She gave this collection 3 stars.