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“Two New Books Honor Legendary Illustrators James Marshall and Arnold Lobel” — Publisher’s Weekly article
“... an utterly charming biography of Arnold Lobel ... A welcome addition to library collections.””
“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.”
“A deeply loving paean to a deeply loved book creator.”
“By slowly connecting Lobel’s “outside” and “inside” selves, the work provides a powerful example for anyone navigating their own layered identities.”