My Book is on Sale!

Hi y’all.  Here’s a book I illustrated that is now for sale on Amazon!  Just thought I’d spread the happy news!

C’est les trois poules français!

Le troisième jour de Noël, mon véritable amour m’a donné, trois poules français…

Who said those two years of French in High School and four semesters in College just to obtain my BFA were totally usless?? Joyeux Noël!

Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat!!!

Eric Carle

Biography courtesy of amazon.com

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for young children.

Eric was born in Syracuse, New York, in 1929, and moved with his parents to Germany when he was six years old. After graduating from art school, he returned to America, the land of his happiest childhood memories, and found work as a graphic designer.

After seeing an advertisement designed by Eric, respected educator and author, Bill Martin Jr, called to ask him to illustrate a story he had written. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, with its distinctive collage style, was the result of their collaboration. This favorite was the beginning of Eric Carle’s true career. Soon Eric was writing his own stories, developing a close bond with Ann Beneduce, the founder of Philomel Books, who would be his editor for nearly 40 years. In 1969 they published the celebrated classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 30 languages. Since this beginning, Eric Carle has illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.

The secret of Eric Carle’s books’ appeal lies in his intuitive understanding of and respect for children, who sense in him instinctively someone who shares their most cherished thoughts and emotions. He says “I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born.

Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun.”

Eric Carle has two grown-up children, a son and a daughter. He and his wife Barbara divide their time between Massachusetts and Florida.

http://www.amazon.com/Eric-Carle/e/B000APAFUA

Thank you for celebrating one of the superstars of children’s literature with us here at the Doodle Diner!

Eric Carle tribute

Head to Toe at the Doodle Diner

“I’m a gorilla and I thump my chest. Can you do it?   I can do it!”

Head to Toe by Eric Carle introduces children to movement and exercise with his vibrant pictures and rhythmic word game!

Celebrating Eric Carle at The Doodle Diner

In an interview with the School Library Journal, the beloved illustrator Eric Carle announces his official retirement.

Eric Carle retires at the age of 80 with a list of 40 published books and the creation of The Eric Carle Museum Of Picture Book Art. His career serves as an inspiration to those of us in the industry and to children around the world who read and love  his books.

We at the Doodle Diner will be celebrating  Eric Carle and his  career during the month of November.

You are invited to contribute as well. If you would like to create a piece of artwork, poem or share a favorite memory, we will post it here on our blog as a tribute to one of our favorite artists Eric Carle. Please send your submission to thedoodlediner@gmail.com.

Eric Carle Links

www.eric-carle.com
www.ericcarleblog.blogspot.com
www.carlemuseum.org
www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/