An Author StudyAn Author Study

By Ellen PowersBy Ellen Powers

List of List of BooksBooks The Very Hungry The Very Hungry

CaterpillarCaterpillar

The GrouchyThe Grouchy

LadybugLadybug

The Tiny SeedThe Tiny Seed

More Favorites…More Favorites…

The Mixed Up ChameleonThe Mixed Up Chameleon

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?What Do You See?

Papa, Please Get the Moon For MePapa, Please Get the Moon For Me

Walter The BakerWalter The Baker

Who is Eric Carle?Who is Eric Carle?He…

“Is a very creative author”- Annie

“Draws the best pictures!”- Michael

“Is my favorite author”- Amanda

More comments from students:

“I did not know who Eric Carle was, but then we read lots of his books! I really like his books!

-Timmy

“I liked Eric Carle moreAfter we watched his Video. We saw how he Makes his pictures. It Was the coolest thing Ever!” -Kelly

“His artwork is amazing!” -Janice

“ I think he’s a great author. I always like readingHis stories!” -Giuliana

“There is always a surprise at the end!” -Seth

Who Is Eric Carle?

Eric Carle was Born in New York a long time ago.

When he was 6, he Moved to Germany, aCountry far away.

Right here!

Eric alwaysLoved art,Wherever he lived.

Eric Carle worked for a newspaper.

He made the Pictures for the Paper.

Then one day Eric drew a Lobster for the paper. A friend liked it so much, they decided to write books together.

The first book they wrote was: