Eric Carle
Born: 06-24-1929
Eric Carle was a renowned American author and illustrator, best known for his beloved children's book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Born in 1929, he seamlessly combined simple storytelling with vibrant collage illustrations, captivating young readers worldwide. Over his career, Carle wrote and illustrated more than 70 books, leaving a lasting impact on children's literature with his unique style and engaging narratives. His work continues to inspire creativity and wonder.
Book summaries for books written by Eric Carle
Quotes
And Hermit Crab had to move on.
But he had outgrown his shell.
He was afraid. 'I'll be all alone,' he thought.
Hermit Crab had to find a new house.
Hermit Crab felt shy. He hid in his shell.
I'll find a bigger shell and then I'll be brave.
He met a sea anemone. 'Will you give me one of your beautiful anemone flowers to put on my shell?' he asked.
'I can share my home with you and protect you,' said a clown fish.
'You can live in my cozy cave,' said a sea urchin.
'You can have some of my soft green algae,' said a sea snail.
'You can play with my bubbles,' said a jellyfish.
'You can ride on my back,' said a starfish.