Eric Carle
Born: June 25, 1929
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
The Book That “Made” Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Charitable Efforts: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers programs and an educational foundation for arts integration and literacy.
Fun Fact: Carle worked as a graphic designer and was discovered by author and educator Bill Martin Jr. after his illustration of a bright red lobster caught Martin’s eye. In 1967, the duo went on to create Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? together.
From Head to Toe
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
LOVE from the Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Grouchy Ladybug