A review by mat_tobin
The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose: A Treasury of More Than 300 Classic Nursery Rhymes by Arnold Lobel, Mother Goose

5.0

Although best known for his Frog and Toad stories, Lobel was a prolific and highly accomplished writer and illustrator of a range of tales. Often referred to as indispensable, there is something quite magical about his stories and they are a wonderful first step into independent reading with tales touched with a philosophy that has both humour and wisdom. The collection here (in A4 format so large and expanded) collects four completely different stories: Bears of the Air, Prince Bertram the Bad, The Great Blueness and The Man Who Took the Indoors Out. I think my favourite was the first which tells the story of a group of young bears who tire of lessons from grandfather and instead, pursue what interests them. The outcome is sweet and jocular and lessons are learned by both adult and child. His stories are, upon reflection, almost fablistic in manner.