“She has an eye for details that will pique children’s interest ... 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.”

“... 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.”