Author and Illustrator

Eric CarleEveryone loves Eric Carle's picture books.  He is both author and illustrator.  That means he writes the words and draws the pictures for his books.

Eric CarleHe creates beautiful picture books for very young children. His best known work is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  Have you read this book?

Eric CarleHe was born in Syracuse, New York and moved with his parents to Germany when he was six years old. 

Akademie der bildenden KunsteEric Carle went to elementary school and high school in Germany. He graduated from an important art school there, Akademie der bildenden Kunste. 

Back to the United StatesEric Carle returned to America in 1952 and found a job as a graphic designer for The New York Times, a New York City newspaper. 

CollaborationSoon after moving to New York City, Eric Carle collaborated with Bill Martin, Jr. to publish his first book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear ,What Do You See?   Here collaboration means Bill Martin, Jr. wrote the words, and Eric Carle drew the pictures.

First BookSoon Eric Carle began writing and illustrating his own stories. His first book was 1, 2, 3 To The Zoo. 

CollageEric Carle's art is created using the collage technique.  He hand paints papers then cuts and layers them to form bright images. 

Eric Carl and His ArtWant to know more about Eric Carle and his art? Read this book that is part autobiography, a story of Eric Carle’s life written by him and a detailed description with photographs showing how he creates his art.

You can make a collage, too!Read You Can Make A Collage: A Very Simple How To BookBy Eric Carle

Many of Eric Carle’s books have a nature theme and teach us something about the world.

Have you read The Grouchy Ladybug?

What about The Very Clumsy Click Beetle?

Have you read The Mixed Up Chameleon?What happens when a bored chameleon wishes he could be more like other animals? Check this book out of the library to find out.

The Tiny SeedThis books demonstrates the lifecycle of plants, from a tiny seed to an enormous sunflower. Have you read it?

Do you like birthday parties?Mama Frog gets a surprise when guests arrive for Little Frog’s birthday party. What do you think the surprise is?

Do you like surprises?Read The Secret Birthday Message. A message in code leads Tim on a treasure hunt for a birthday surprise.

70+ BooksEric Carle has published more than 70 books. Why don’t you check one out at the library?

Eric Carle states, "I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun.“ To learn more about Eric Carle checkout his website http://www.eric-carle.com/home.html.

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