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Eric CarleBorn in 1929
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His life…..• He is best known for being an author and illustrator of
children’s books.• He was born in New York in 1929. He moved to Germany was
he was 6 years old and studied there. He graduated from Akademie der bildenden Künste, which was a very hard school to get into.
• His dream was always to return to the U.S. which he did in 1952, with a portfolio and $40 in his pocket. He found a job as a graphic designer for the New York Times. He was asked to illustrate a story that someone else had written and …..that is how it all began….. He was FOUND!!!
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His books….• Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? This was the
beginning of his career. • His art work is very recognizable by many. He has a way of
using a collage look to the animals, people and scenes that he depicts in his stories. He also likes to use bright vivid colors.
• The main reason why he thinks that his books are so popular is because he respects the young learners and understands them. His books let children learn something about the world around them.
• Eric is married with two children.
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Some of his books….
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Let’s try it!!!• Sketch the following animals and colorize them to your best
ability.