Frog and Toad are Friends By Arnold Lobel / Text and Illustrations Translated by Taku Miki Blue Sheep *There are scuffs, scratches, and light dirt. [Author Introduction] Arnold Lobel Born in 1933. Graduated from the Pratt Institute. Debuted in 1962 with "The Zoo." The "Frog and Toad" series, which began in 1970, is a global long-seller. Received the Caldecott Medal in 1981 for "Arnold Lobel's Treasury of Animal Stories." Died in 1987. [Translator Introduction] Taku Miki Born in 1935. Graduated from Waseda University, First Department of Literature, Russian Literature Department. Numerous awards, including the H Prize in 1967 for his poetry collection "Tokyo 3 AM" and the Akutagawa Prize in 1973 for his short story "Hiwa." Has also written many children's books. In his translation work, he has handled multiple works by Arnold Lobel, including the "Frog and Toad" series. ◎Please refrain from price negotiations. [Product Description] [Notes on My Listings] *Regarding unopened items: As they are unopened, the contents cannot be confirmed. For unopened items, we cannot guarantee against defects from the manufacturer. *Regarding unused items: These are stored by an amateur, so please understand that there may be initial scratches or dirt from the time of sale. *Regarding outer boxes, etc.: Some items are stored in a warehouse, so the outer boxes may be damaged. If the outer box is important to you, please check the images or leave a comment. *Regarding the product: I have too many items to keep track of where or when they were purchased. *Regarding shipping: As I am not a store, shipping is generally simple. We cannot be responsible for damage during delivery. These are used or stored items, so please consider them if you understand. If you are interested in a product, immediate purchase is welcome. To prevent trouble, items are sold as having scratches even if they do not. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item.