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Quick Facts
Born: 1929 In Syracuse, New York
Hobbies: Art, writing, and graphic design
Spouse: Barbara
Children: A son and a Daughter

Biographical Information

Eric Carle was born in Syracuse, New York in 1929. He moved with his parents to Germany when he was six years old. Germany was where he was educated, and he graduated from the great art school, Akademie der bildenden Künste. But he wanted to go back to America, so in 1952, with his portfolio and a little money, he left for the United States.

He first worked as graphics designer for The New York Times, and he spent many years as the art designer for an advertising agency. One day Bill Martin, an author and educator, asked Carle to illustrate a story of his. He had seen and liked a picture Carle had done of a lobster for an ad. Their first book together was Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.

Soon Eric began to write his own stories. The first book entirely by him was 1,2,3 to the Zoo. He also wrote and illustrated The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has become a favorite with children everywhere.

Eric and his wife Barbara have two children, a girl and a boy, both grown up. He and his wife live in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Eric's Works
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 1967 Written by Bill Martin, illustrated by Eric Carle
1,2,3 To the Zoo 1968 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 1969 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Pancakes, Pacakes! 1970 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Tiny Seed 1970 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Tales of the Nimipoo 1970 Written by Eleanor B. Hardy, illustrated by Eric Carle
Feathered Ones and Furry 1971 Written by Aileen Fisher, illustrated by Eric Carle
The Scarecrow Clock 1971 Written by George Mendoza, illustrated by Eric Carle
Do You Want to Be My Friend? 1971 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Rooster's Off to See the World 1972 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Very Long Tail 1972 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Very Long Train 1972 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Secret Birthday Message 1972 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Walter the Baker 1971 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Do Bears Have Mothers Too? 1973 Written by Aileen Fisher, illustrated by Eric Carle
Have You Seen My Cat? 1973 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
I See a Song 1973 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Numbers 1974 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Colors 1974 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Shapes 1974 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Words 1974 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Why Noah Chose the Dove 1974 Written by Isaac Singer, illustrated by Eric Carle
All About Arthur 1974 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Hole In the Dike 1975 Written by Norma Green, illustrated by Eric Carle
The Mixed-Up Chameleon 1975 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Eric Carle's Story Book: Seven Tales From Brothers Grimm 1976 Illustrated by Eric Carle
The Grouchy Ladybug 1977 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Watch Out! A Giant! 1978 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Seven Stories by Hans Christian Anderson 1978 Illustrated by Eric Carle
Twelve Tales From Aesop 1980 Illustrated by Eric Carle
The Honeybee and the Robber 1981 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Otter Nonsense 1982 Written by Norman Juster, illustrated by Eric Carle
Catch the Ball! 1982 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Lets Paint a Rainbow 1982 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Whats For Lunch? 1982 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Chip Has Many Brothers 1983 Written by Hauns Bauman, illustrated by Eric Carle
The Very Busy Spider 1984 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Foolish Tortiose 1985 Written by Richard Buckley, illustrated by Eric Carle
The Greedy Python 1985 Written by Richard Buckley, illustrated by Eric Carle
The Mountain that Loved a Bird 1985 Written by Alice McLerran, illustrated by Eric Carle
All Around Us 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Papa, Please Get the Moon For Me 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Sounds 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Food 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Tools 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Touch 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Motion 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Motion 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Growth 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Very First Book of Homes 1986 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
A House for a Hermit Crab 1987 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Lamb and the Butterfly 1988 Written by Arnold Sungaard, illustrated by Eric Carle
Animals Animals 1989 Compiled by Laura Whipple, illustrated by Eric Carle
The Very Quiet Cricket 1990 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? 1991 Written by Bill Martin, illustrated by Eric Carle
Dragons, Dragons 1991 Compiled by Laura Whipple, illustrated by Eric Carle
Draw Me a Star 1992 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Today is Monday 1993 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
My Apron 1994 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Very Lonely Firefly 1995 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Little Cloud 1996 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
The Art of Eric Carle 1996 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
From Head to Toe 1997 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Flora and Tiger: 19 Very Short Stories from My Life 1997 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Hello, Red Fox 1998 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
You Can Make A Collage: A Very Simple How To Book 1998 Written and illustrated by Eric Carle

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