Worldwide caterpillar appeals on Kauai Oct 20, 2009
Parents and students from the Koloa Early Learning School react as a hungry caterpillar and a butterfly join guest reader Doug Sears, manager of the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, during Fridays reading of Eric Carles The Very Hungry Caterpillar ... This was geared to take place on the same day in communities around the world, and Kaua i s Wal-Mart store facilitated the effort with a special display of Eric Carle s The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the store s entrance during the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
* Moomins cautiously eye the US market Oct 11, 2009
In Japan, Moomin plays into a long-running craze for cute things, said Roger Berman, managing director of the Japanese branch of LIMA. It was a similar story to many characters seen in the West as targeting children, such as Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter or The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. If it looks cute, Japanese adults will buy as much as a child will. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Local readers aimfor world record Oct 11, 2009
The book selected for this year s campaign is Eric Carle s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy will receive copies of The Very Hungry Caterpillar through a donation from Volunteer USA and the Florida Lottery. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Framingham kids participate in reading world record try Oct 10, 2009
At a South Middlesex Opportunity Council day care on Roxanne Street, children yesterday had volunteers read them "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. The event was funded by Staples and promoted by Jumpstart, a nonprofit based in Boston dedicated to providing language, literacy and social skills to preschool children. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Why It's OK to Toss Your Kid's Favorite Book Oct 9, 2009
You've been held prisoner by Eric Carle, or Sandra Boynton, or Margaret Wise Brown for long enough. Change is also good. (Slate)
Reading record Oct 9, 2009
On Thursday morning, readers shared the Eric Carle classic with hundreds of thousands of elementary students as part of the international Read for the Record 2009 campaign. The annual event was created in 2006 by Jumpstart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all kids in America enter kindergarten ready to succeed. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wilmington Recreation has Bruins tickets for sale Sep 25, 2009
Thu Sep 24, 2009, 07:07 AM EDT. Bruins tickets available. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Back to the basics, and loving it Sep 22, 2009
by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle. She particularly enjoys Eric Carle's illustrations and children love the book's rhythm. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
CHORION: International Brand Strategy Drives 35% Revenue Growth, Profits Up 63% Sep 21, 2009
Other brandsChorion also represents Eric Carle, Paddington Bear, Beatrix Potter and other classic brands that have seen an uplift in licensing and merchandising activity this year ... The World of Eric Carle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reading program scheduled for Oct. 10 Sep 20, 2009
Council president Sheila Ulerich said it is part of Jumpstart s fourth annual Read for the Record campaign (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Walmart Joins With Jumpstart to Make Early Education a Priority Sep 11, 2009
The official campaign book for the 2009 Read for the Record is a special, limited edition of the Philomel Books classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. The commemorative book includes a foreword with messages from Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira of NBC's TODAY Show, Tony-, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress Mary Louise Parker, and entertainer, actor, author, recording artist, two-time Grammy Award winner, and NAACP Image Award winner, LL Cool J. Walmart stores nationwide are... (PR Newswire)
How-to classes offer hands-on help for classrooms Aug 29, 2009
Hartery then used author Eric Carle s children s book, Rooster is Off to See the World as a jumping-off point. First, she had everyone place the cut-out rooster on the upper right corner of the cookie sheet. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Trade Used Homeschool Curriculum an... Aug 21, 2009
For the preschool crowd, request books by favorite authors Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, and Margaret Wise Brown. Kindergarten children who are learning to read will enjoy phonics readers from the Step Into Reading or All Aboard Reading series. (Suite101.com)
Decorating with kids' book art Jul 21, 2009
org for signed Eric Carle lithographs ($100-$500), as well as signed Tony DiTerlizzi ("Spiderwick Chronicles") digital prints ($375) ... org - At Eric Carle's picture-book art museum in Amherst, Mass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Grant provides library with hundreds of new picture books Jul 2, 2009
Some of the titles include The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett, Miss Nelson is Back by James Marshall, along with numerous Dr. Seuss, Maisy and Dora the Explorer books. The library s youngest users and their parents will benefit from a collection of attractive picture books, Jones said in the application for the grant. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Every Day Is a New Discoveryat Preschool in Woodbury Jun 3, 2009
"Andrea and Chris have designed a preschool curriculum that teaches language, literacy, math, creativity, physical development, routines, responsibility, learning strategies, confidence, self-esteem and transition in a warm learning environment.Woodbury Academy of Learning has a fun outdoor play area and plenty of backup on inclement weather days inside, with marching band, the parachute, hokey poky and lots of singing and dancing activities. Woodbury Academy of Learning will host summer... (Voices, CT)
Northampton makes a welcome matter May 24, 2009
The roll was said to be designed by the chef and Eric Carle, the children's book author whose museum of picture-book art is in nearby Amherst. I was about to turn to enjoy the end of a good novel - "How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone," by Sasa Stanisic - while I ate, when a middle-aged man with a penchant for vacations in Scotland took a seat next to me with his friend, a 20-something club DJ with flames tattooed on his forearms and a ball cap turned sideways on his head. (Boston Globe)
Make Caterpillar Snacks for Element... Apr 19, 2009
After reading the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle [Philomel Books, 1987] primary school teachers can make a Hungry Caterpillar Snack Bar for students ... After reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle primary school teachers can create a Hungry Caterpillar Snack Bar using the foods the caterpillar eats in the story. (Suite101.com)
Crawling into little hearts Apr 11, 2009
The very hungry caterpillar, which Eric Carle created with paint and tissue paper for the book that has sold 33 million copies ... Eric Carle says his difficult childhood in Nazi Germany contributed to his huge success as an author of beautiful, simple books for children ... ERIC Carle, the rock star of children's literature, has cobalt-blue eyes, gently accented English, and braces holding up his trousers, which together make him seem like a character from fable; part Raymond Briggs' Father... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Photo Release -- New Children's Book, Mommy Without Hair? My World Turned Upside Down, Helps Families Talk About Cancer Apr 8, 2009
Seagle has illustrated a number of children's books and some of her work is featured in a special collection at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts. Benitone plans to launch the book with signing events in April. (Primezone Releases)
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Kicks Off Its 14(th) Storied Year April 25th - 26th at UCLA Apr 2, 2009
For children, families and the young at heart, the Target Childrens Stage will feature an array of fun distractions, book readings by Brooke Shields; Henry Winkler; Alonzo Mourning; Eric Carle (author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar); Yeardley Smith (voice of Lisa Simpson); and performances from Yo Gabba Gabba. Playhouse Disneys Choo-Choo Soul and many more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Small Forward Mar 21, 2009
Best Culture PieceA of children's book author and illustrator Eric Carle in Newsweek finds darkness in A Very Hungry Caterpillar and his other works: "Despite the colorful hopefulness of his stories, they're suffused with a sense of lonelinessthat solitary caterpillar, making its way in the world.". Best News for CougarsAccording to an in New York, older dads have children with lower IQs while older mothers actually have smarter progeny. (Slate)
Quality Time Mar 19, 2009
For ages 3 to 9: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the publication of the beloved Eric Carle book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" with a special story time. The event will feature art and reading activities and will take place at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 2088 Interchange Road (in the Millcreek Mall Pavilion). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Newsweek: The dark side of a popular children's book Mar 17, 2009
Once upon a time, Eric Carle wrote a children's book that was so comfy, it came with its own cocoon ... In his autobiography, "The Art of Eric Carle," he remembers swiping "peanut-butter sandwiches, lumps of butter, cubes of sugar, leftover bits of steak" for his family ... "In fact, I told my wife I've never been so happy." It might have taken him 40 years, but Eric Carle is finally as free as a butterfly. (MSNBC -- News)
NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/March 23, 2009 Issue Mar 16, 2009
General Editor Ramin Setoodeh reports that Eric Carle, the author of the most successful children's picture book, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and has sold 29 million copies, actually had a dark childhood in World War II Germany. When the war broke out, Carle's father was drafted into the German army and his family was engulfed in the chaos of war. (PR Newswire)
Holliston reader: Push books for kids, not cheap toys Feb 24, 2009
Over the past several years, I took advantage of this program to add quality children's literature by authors such as Jan Brett, Eric Carle and Bill Martin Jr. to our school library. Recently, however, it was becoming more and more difficult to find good books through Scholastic. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Lewis: A few kid's book picks Feb 22, 2009
Another author/illustrator that's bound to be on everyone's list is Eric Carle. While his books for the youngest children are beautiful, instant hits, I favor his longer stories like "The Tiny Seed" and "Pancakes!". (Athens Banner-Herald)
