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Eric Carle
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Eric Carle

Eric Carle well-known creator of many beloved picture books for small readers and listeners, including such classics as Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me, The Tiny Seed, Rooster's Off to See the World, A House for Hermit Crab, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. He is especially celebrated for his unique ability to combine learning with pleasure. Children delight in the distinctive beauty of his illustrations -- richly layered collages in glowing colors -- and they love his entertaining stories, which invite them to make their own discoveries in a natural, joyful way. Born in Syracuse, New York, Eric Carle received much of his education in Germany. He is a graduate of the... Read full bio

Walter the Baker will be released on September 18, 2012 in Board Book
about 20 hours ago
Have You Seen My Cat? will be released on May 01, 2012 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2012
The Greedy Python will be released on May 01, 2012 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2012
Eric Carle Classics will be released on October 04, 2011 in Hardcover
Oct 04, 2011
Eric Carle Classics is now available in Hardcover
Oct 04, 2011
News:
The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry has won an award
Apr 04, 2010
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The Eric Carle Mini Library
Jan 20, 2010
The Foolish Tortoise will be released on November 02, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Nov 02, 2009
The Foolish Tortoise is now available in Trade Paperback
Nov 02, 2009
The Eric Carle Mini Library will be released on October 27, 2009 in Paper Over Board
Oct 27, 2009
The Eric Carle Mini Library is now available in Paper Over Board
Oct 27, 2009
Have You Seen My Cat? is now available in Board Book
Aug 03, 2009
The Greedy Python will be released on July 07, 2009 in
Jul 07, 2009
The Greedy Python is now available in
Jul 07, 2009
The Greedy Python is now available in Board Book
Jun 23, 2009
Have You Seen My Cat? is now available in Board Book
Jun 23, 2009

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North Adams Transcript, February 10, 2012
...book recently won Nelson two American Library Association awards. Nelson's previous work is on display at the Eric Carle Museum in "Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson" through May 6. Nelson first became aware of the existence of the...
BellaOnline, February 10, 2012
...Week"- Choose a different author each week for a fabulous story time. Beloved authors like H.A. Rey, Eric Carle, Norman Bridwell and Dr. Seuss are perfect authors to feature. You can find plenty of books at your local library and share several stories...
Art Knowledge News, February 7, 2012
...Amherst, MA.- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to present "We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Original Paintings by Kadir Nelson ", scheduled to open on...
Detroit News, February 6, 2012
...Theatre of Nova Scotia's new production "A Brown Bear, a Caterpillar and a Moon: Treasured Stories" by Eric Carle. For ages 3-8 (pre-K-3). 2 p.m. Sunday. $17 adults, $7 children. 350 Madison, Detroit. Call (313) 887-8501 or visit www.musichall.org...
Detroit News, February 6, 2012
...Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's production "A Brown Bear, a Moon, and a Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle," Saturday at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. The audience will be treated to a family friendly performance that packs...
Orange County Register, February 6, 2012
...Bear What Do You See?" - Bill Martin Jr. (Valued at $5) 2. "The Very Busy Spider" - Eric Carle (Valued at $5) 3. "Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?" - Eric Carle (Valued at $5) 4. "Crazy About Cookies" - Krystina Castella (Valued at $5) 5. "10...
Chopsy Baby, February 6, 2012
...Eric Carle’s beloved book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is the most read children’s book in the UK. Originally published in 1969, the book is read an average of nine...
Abby the Librarian, October 13, 2011
...O.M. (Mom Operating Manual) by Doreen Cronin (Oct. 2011)The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle (Oct. 2011)And be sure to check out these lists of nomination-worthy titles from other bloggers! Don't let your nom go to waste! Make sure you get...
Rex Hammock's RexBlog.com, October 12, 2011
...now over two-decades old, were brand new, they were never more than a few inches away from an Eric Carle book. ( The Very Hungry Caterpillar * is likely the book I have read out-loud more times than any other book ever published, except, now that I think...
Kiboomu, October 10, 2011
...Spider Snack For Kids The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle is a wonderful book to read to children about spiders, and there are so many great activities to go along with the book, like Marshmallow Spiders!  These Marshmallow Spiders...
Almost Unschoolers, October 8, 2011
...to fathom the amount of work that went into each page, but the depth of the detail puts Eric Carle to shame.Then, we read Crescent Dragonwagon's Bat In the Dining Room......because of the bats in our own dining room.The book is not so much a...
icsolns.com, October 6, 2011
...Monkey For Sale Mamima Grabbing Toy BestPrice Boutique Pony Print Reversible Minky Coat Hat Set size 3T Look Eric Carle from Head to Toe Soft Book Offer 9 Treetops Giraffe Discount Wheres the Bone Activity Book 7 BestSeller The First Years Crib...
Publishing Perspectives, October 4, 2011
...achievements of four individuals who have contributed their talents to the world of picture books. Sponsored by the Eric Carle Museum of Amherst, Massachusetts, awards are given in four categories: Bridge, Angel, Mentor, and Artist. In their opening...
Playing by the book, October 4, 2011
...Today is publication day for Eric Carle ‘s first book in four years, The Artist who painted a Blue Horse . I reviewed it last week , but now you can try your luck at winning a copy...