I can't blog about the world of preschool/early elementary picture books without focusing on another author/illustrator of countless favorites: Eric Carle. His books are educational - full of science, counting, and lessons to be learned - while maintaining a sense of humor and wonder. His use of language and beautiful collage art for young children is unmatched, especially when you consider the number of books he's done! Many stimulate a child's sense of touch, sight, and sound with their unique design. His works were all favorites of our three children (and have spanned 4 decades!):
FROM HEAD TO TOE (toddlers and preschoolers can answer the question, "can you do it?", by mimicking the animals' movements.)
THE GROUCHY LADYBUG (kids will learn concepts of time, size, shape, and manners - as well as discover what aphids are!)
PAPA, PLEASE GET THE MOON FOR ME (children will be introduced to the monthly lunar cycle, in this sweet simple story with lavish illustrations.)
THE VERY QUIET CRICKET (children love the special ending, when the cricket is no longer so quiet!)
THE VERY CLUMSY CLICK BEETLE (with a "click" and a message of "never give up".)
THE VERY CLUMSY CLICK BEETLE (with a "click" and a message of "never give up".)
THE SECRET BIRTHDAY MESSAGE (your child will follow an adventure of using a coded message to find a birthday surprise at the end of the story.)
TEACHERS/MOMS:
Make art projects "Eric Carle Style -YOU CAN MAKE A COLLAGE: A VERY SIMPLE HOW TO BOOK by Klutz Press and Eric Carle.
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