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“I am happy. I am very happy. This morning when I woke up I felt good because the sun was shining. I felt good because I was a frog. And I felt good because I have you as a friend. I wanted to be alone. I wanted to think about how fine everything is.”

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Book:Days with Frog and Toad
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Arnold Lobel
Arnold Lobel

Arnold Lobel was an American author of children's literature, born on May 22, 1933, and passed away on December 4, 1987. His works are known for their warm and humorous style, which has won the hearts of children worldwide. more

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