So you think you can write children's books? Oct 26, 2008
1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K.Rowling 2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (hardback), J.K.Rowling 3 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (hardback), J.K.Rowling 4 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K.Rowling 5 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K.Rowling 6 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, J.K.Rowling 7 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.K.Rowling 8 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (paperback), J.K.Rowling 9 The Curious Incident of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lesson Plan for the Trade Book Pump... Oct 17, 2008
For a reading lesson to give students practice with making text-to-text connections, have them compare and contrast this book with The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle [Aladdin, 2001], Pumpkin Hill by Elizabeth Spurr [Holiday House, 2006], and Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White [Holiday House, 1996. To help students develop fine-motor skills, provide them with baskets of little pumpkins and challenge them to stack the pumpkins in high pyramids. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Aug 16, 2008
Co-organized by the Katonah [N.Y.] Museum of Art and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass. Children Should Be Seen was curated by historian Jane Bayard Curley, picture book historian Leonard S. Marcus and librarian Caroline Ward. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Globe writers on the one thing you must do, see, or hear this week Aug 11, 2008
Now the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst has mounted an exhibition about the book's history. Now YOU can learn more about "Pat the Bunny". (Boston Globe)
Learning to Tell Time with Young Ch... Aug 11, 2008
A Second is a Hiccup by Hazel Hutchins (Arthur A. Levine Books, 2004) and The Grouchy Lady Bug by Eric Carle (HarperCollins Publishers, 1996) are recommended books for introducing the concept of time to students. Play Online Interactive Games. (Suite101.com)
Carle Museum exhibits fit every size imagination Jul 13, 2008
It's like being inside a book at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art ... AMHERST - On the spring day that my 3-year-old daughter and I made the drive across central Massachusetts to visit The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, I asked her why she likes books so much ... The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. (Boston Globe)
Sisters give back to the community with children’s reading program Jul 8, 2008
Katie holds a book by Eric Carle ... The theme this summer is the work of children s author and illustrator Eric Carle, one of Rosser s favorites when she was growing up. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
The Grouchy Ladybug Jul 4, 2008
Use thematic activities based on this fun Eric Carle picture book to teach time, animals, and insects vocabulary to your foreign language students. A makes language learning effective by putting vocabulary in context and providing memorable language chunks. (Suite101.com)
Art like youve never seen it before Jun 20, 2008
They also studied picture book artist and writer Eric Carle and children s book author and photo-illustrator Bruce McMillan. Everyone can be successful with painting. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Les Couleurs Franaises Jun 3, 2008
Ours brun dis-moi (Distribooks, 1999) by Eric Carle and Bill Martin, translated by Laurence Bourgignon. Elmer (Kaleidoscope, 1989) by David McKnee. (Suite101.com)
Foreign Language Color Games Jun 3, 2008
by Eric Carle and Bill Martin (Henry Holt and Co., 2007). The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle (HarperTrophy, 1988). (Suite101.com)
Recommended summer reading for kids May 30, 2008
"The Honeybee and the Robber" by Eric Carle. "The Very Quiet Cricket" by Eric Carle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Preschool reading lesson leads to video production May 28, 2008
By , Staff Writer Tuesday, May 27, 2008. World Photo by Educare class students line up to go back into class after a play break following a tea party and video presentation of the students The Hungry Caterpillar project on Friday at the Family Center at Southwestern Oregon Community College. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Preschool reading lesson leads to video production. Preschool reading lesson leads to video production. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cooperative Extension: Reading aloud: Time well spent May 20, 2008
Find books that can be acted out: Toddlerobics by Zita Newcome, Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley, From Head to Toe by Eric Carle and Calling All Toddlers by Francesca Simon are all great read alouds. Visit the library and let your child pick out books. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Out & About for May 15 May 15, 2008
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle Favorites," May 17, Olney. Kid-friendly show features performance by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Fallen deputies ceremony May 10, 2008
From: First grader Crystal Ramsey adds paper to a butterfly poster hung on her classroom's window to decorate her class for the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Literacy Explosion 2008 preparation at Washington Elementary School in Riviera Beach Friday morning. (The Palm Beach Post)
Engaging books spark interest in learning Apr 22, 2008
10 Little Rubber Ducks written and illustrated by Eric Carle, HarperCollins, 31 pages. Read aloud: age 3 and older. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
March 30 - April 5 Mar 30, 2008
BOOK BY ERIC CARLE AND BILL MARTIN: 16. 95. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Selecting Daycare Books Mar 18, 2008
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle [World Publishing Company, 1969. Max s First Word by Rosemary Wells [Dial, 1998. (Suite101.com)
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Announces Simultaneous TRUCKTOWN Deals Feb 14, 2008
Chorion's portfolio includes classic children's brands such as Mr. Men and Little Miss, Noddy, OLIVIA and The World of Eric Carle as well as the literary works of Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Georges Simenon, amongst others. Chorion's slate of new productions include The Mr. Men Show, airing on Cartoon Network in the US and Five in the UK beginning in February 2008; Famous Five: On the Case co-produced with Marathon Media; OLIVIA, destined for Nick Jr. in the US. Chorion's Noddy... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Teach French with Children's Books Feb 2, 2008
-- La chenille qui fait des trous (Mijade, 2004) by Eric Carle, translated by Laurence Bourgignon ... The Grouchy Ladybug -- La coccinelle mal lun;e (Mijade, 2001) by Eric Carle ... (Distribooks, 1999) by Eric Carle and Bill Martin, translated by Laurence Bourgignon. (Suite101.com)
Magical trip through the mousehole Jan 27, 2008
Among the illustrious: Eric Carle (whose Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, in Amherst, this book benefits), Barry Moser, Jerry Pinkney, Alice Provensen. Each artist provides a self-portrait. (Boston Globe)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Jan 26, 2008
A Children's Book for Learning French, Spanish, and ESL. All beginning language learners enjoy a good story. (Suite101.com)
What's hot in coffee tables books? Dec 16, 2007
"Golden Legacy" by Leonard S. Marcus, foreword by Eric Carle. (Golden Books, $40). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Providers undergo intense certification Dec 1, 2007
Ian Metcalf points to a picture in "Today is Monday" as child care provider Mary Taylor reads the book by Eric Carle to the 2-year-old boy, her son Michael, 4-year-old Gabrien Vincent and 2-year-old Kevon Belk Nov. 19 at Taylor's home on Bullard Road. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
This is Janet. This is John... all over again Nov 17, 2007
" And that is what readers want from these reproductions - an accurate window back into their childhoods. Send us your comments using the form below. When I was at primary school, I had Nicholas Stuart Gray's Down In The Cellar out from the library for a whole year. I loved that book. Now I'm in my 40s, I recently found a copy on Amazon, and enjoyed it as much as I did 35 years ago. Wonderful.Mike Smith, Leeds I have never been ashamed of reading books which I have kept from my childhood. I've... (BBC News -- UK)
It's time to get rid of DRM Nov 13, 2007
The top five states each received 20,000 free copies of the children's book, "The Tiny Seed," by Eric Carle. The books would be distributed through programs in the state aimed at helping disadvantaged children. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Finding the right one Nov 11, 2007
" School is where Buoy and other media specialists and teachers come into reading play. Her Bookworm program, for instance, focuses Pre-K and kindergartners on titles with strong, educational illustrations. Stories are read aloud for these youngsters during "shared reading" exercises. She mentioned the repetition and rhythm in works by Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Marc Brown and even the Dr. Seuss series, for instance, which children can quickly grab onto, again and again. "Re-reading is probably... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Time change can signify a shift in reading Nov 10, 2007
by Eric Carle has only the title for words yet the story has a beginning, middle, and end that satisfy young listeners. With the pictures you can talk and ask questions that help your child develop language skills. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Spiders are wonders in the world of books Oct 13, 2007
Preschoolers and toddlers will both enjoy he Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle. This book is about a spider who is too busy spinning a web to talk to her fellow animals in the farmyard. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Fall Arts Preview Sep 9, 2007
Through 4/27: "Highlight: Randal Thurston's Kingdom." Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 West Bay Rd., Amherst ... Through 12/9: "Birds of a Feather: The Art of Eric Carle and Leo Lionni." Fitchburg Art Museum Merriam Pkwy. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Fall festival Sep 2, 2007
Museums10, the consortium of museums sponsoring BookMarks, includes the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the Emily Dickinson Museum, in Amherst. In addition to an exhibit of Tony DiTerlizzi's illustrations for his and Holly Black's "The Spiderwick Chronicles," which is being adapted for film, highlights range from a marathon reading of Emily Dickinson's 1,789 poems and a performance of NPR's "Selected Shorts," with actors from stage, screen, and TV bringing short stories to life, to... (Boston Globe)
Beyond The Smithsonian Aug 10, 2007
-- Kids of all ages love Eric Carle, who has written and illustrated more than 70 books ... At the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
McKinley language camp learns about insect sounds Aug 10, 2007
For an audience that includes Superintendent Peg Stowers and Assistant Superintendent Hal Davis, the Tiny Talkers perform the swat-filled "Mosquito Macarena," "Poor Little Bug on the Wall," "Ants Go Marching" and, for their finale, "The Hungry Caterpillar," a dramatization of the book by Eric Carle. "Poor Little Bug on the Wall" they sing in a variety of guises, including robots, opera singers and cowboys. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Great Childrens Books for Summer Aug 4, 2007
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and others by Eric Carle. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. (Suite101.com)
Hot weather, cool sites and the Simpsonizer Jul 29, 2007
The five states with the most votes will each receive 20,000 free copies of the children's book, "The Tiny Seed," by Eric Carle. The books will be distributed through programs in the state aimed at helping disadvantaged children. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Community : Pick a picture book Sue's summer story suggestions Jul 4, 2007
by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle, is a brightly colored rhyming book that young children will find delightful. The answer to the repetitive phrase that is the title of the book can be predicted each time the child turns the page. (Forest Republican, WI)
AROUND THE HOUSE By Susan Fornoff Jun 17, 2007
Also, Curious George and Eric Carle sticker keepers (boxes slightly damaged, but stickers perfect) at $5 (retail $10). Prices on everything are well below wholesale. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nutrition Activities for Daycare May 30, 2007
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, (1994, ISBN: 0399226907) features a hungry little caterpillar eats his way through a variety of vivid, colorful food. Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard (Illustrator) (1995, ISBN: 0152002464) shows how Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby find a creative way to pick pears to make pear jelly. (Suite101.com)
Happy Homemakers Holds Meeting Mar 29, 2007
She also shared details of the "Eric Carle Book Donation Challenge". Cheerios is donating 100,000 books by Eric Carle to First Books who will distribute them to disadvantaged children. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Advocates push early schooling for Latinos Mar 26, 2007
"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf," the Eric Carle classic began in the first rendition. "Bajo la luz de la luna, encima de una hoja, habia un huevecillo," it began in the second. (Boston Globe)
3) Cricket World Cup: West Indies v Pakistan Mar 14, 2007
"Tomorrow I'm baking with a nursery class. I'm something of a novice when it comes to baking but my culinary style involves a certain amount of pizzazz. Anyhow, I'm caught between making normal buns and trying to ice in cricket ball stitches in honour of the world cup (to please myself) or to try and make butterfly buns which look like flies (chocolate ones with smarties for eyes) as they have been reading an Eric Carle book about a spider that catches a fly..." Nurse. 16th over: Pakistan 44-3... (Guardian Unlimited)
Teaching the Bible to Kids Mar 4, 2007
Children, especially at the earliest ages, can understandably come to believe that that Bible is a book of stories, just as if they were reading books by Dr. Seuss or Eric Carle. You as a parent have the wonderful task of explaining to your child that the Bible is actually a history book, not a book of tall tales and fables with a good lesson at the end. (Suite101.com)
Schatz, LUSD's Teacher of the Year, loves everything about kindergarten Feb 24, 2007
Favorite children's books: "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle, "I Ain't Gonna Paint No More" by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow. Q: Why kindergarten. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Christine Baker, Weis Elementary Feb 22, 2007
Favorite books: The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein and anything by Eric Carle. Heroes: My parents. (Pensacola News Journal)
Reading contest winners named Feb 15, 2007
Timed in conjunction with the annual Florida Celebration of Reading, which benefits the Florida Family Literacy Initiative, this breakfast recognition program will also include comments by Eric Carle, award-winning children's author of classics including "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," "Dream Snow" and "The Very Lonely Firefly.". Marco Island Sun Times 2007. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Spellbound raises nearly $23,000 for library Jan 31, 2007
The most popular items in the silent auction were a signed Eric Carle poster that went for 60 and two Walter the Farting Dog books that brought in a collective 105. Library volunteers said that they were overwhelmed by the response to the book auction. (Independence Bulletin-Journal, IO)
Papa's got a brand new band Jan 21, 2007
A poster hanging on one wall is signed not by some rock 'n' roll hero, but by Eric Carle , author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar.". Powers writes songs that look at the trials and tribulations of fatherhood, an experience in which he and his six band mates are fully immersed. (Boston Globe -- Local)
