Adrianne Lobel

executive producer for “Frog and Toad,” Arnold Lobel’s daughter

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Arnold Lobel published his first book about the amphibian friends in 1970, and now his characters have a TV animated series. KCRW talks to Lobel’s kids, who work on the show.

From books to TV, ‘Frog and Toad’ embrace life’s tribulations, adventures

Arnold Lobel published his first book about the amphibian friends in 1970, and now his characters have a TV animated series. KCRW talks to Lobel’s kids, who work on the show.

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