New Releases by Eric Carle

Celebrate Thanksgiving with search-and-find fun in this leaf-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Featuring Eric Carle''s classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this leaf-shaped book is a celebration of all things Thanksgiving. See if you can spot him among the fall leaves, Thanksgiving foods, and more!

It''s a beautiful day and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is going on a walk. Join him as he meets all the animals, bugs and plants that live and grow around us in nature. Read the rhyme, turn the magic wheel to reveal a secret picture and join in the nature fun! This innovative format is perfect for imaginative play and tuning fine motor skills. Discover more early learning books with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Colours: Learn and Play with The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s First 100 Words The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s First 100 Animals The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Touch-and-Feel Animals

Celebrate the beauty of Earth with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this charming book from The World of Eric Carle. The perfect way to celebrate Earth Day and all that makes our planet amazing! Even when… The harsh winds blow And things seem rocky, The storm always passes. And light shines once again. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on an eco-friendly adventure exploring all that makes Earth special! Learn to appreciate the strong trees, the bright sky, the calm ocean, and more in this book featuring Eric Carle’s signature illustrative style on every page. It’s the perfect way to celebrate all that our planet gives to us on Earth Day and every day!

Celebrate all things lucky with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this charming and colorful book perfect for St. Patrick''s Day! From four-leaf clovers to ladybugs, shooting stars, and more, there are so many ways to feel lucky! Learn about them all with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful picture book featuring Eric Carle’s signature illustrative art and simple, bold text. It’s the perfect gift to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and spread luck and joy to those you love!

Brown Bear delights in finding triangles, squares, semicircles, and more in this charming shapes book. With rhythmic, rhyming, read-aloud text, and an oh-so-touchable crinkle novelty cover, it''s perfect for the youngest of readers. Featuring Eric Carle''s bright, distinctive artwork, each shape is introduced in Brown Bear''s natural world. It''s an exploration of shapes that will engage all of the senses and delight every child!

From Eric Carle''s Brown Bear and Friends comes an exciting new novelty crinkle board book original exploring the perennial favorite: counting and numbers! Brown Bear delights in each number from 1 to 10 in this charming counting book. With rhythmic, rhyming, read-aloud text, and an oh-so-touchable crinkle novelty cover, it''s perfect for the youngest of readers. Featuring Eric Carle''s bright, distinctive artwork, each number introduces a group of foods, animals, sounds, and so much more. It''s an exploration of numbers and counting that will engage all of the senses!

Search for certain veggies in the vegetable garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to search for various veggies with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From a bright orange pumpkin to a tiny green pea, tasty snacks are hidden throughout the story for readers—and their favorite caterpillar—to find!

Spend a day at the beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful and educational book! Discover all the activities a day at the beach brings with The World of Eric Carle! It’s time for a day at the beach With The Very Hungry Caterpillar! What will he see? It''s time for some fun in the sun! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he observes all the different activities at the beach, including watching sailboats, collecting seashells, building sandcastles, and so much more! With Eric Carle’s signature illustrative art on every page. The perfect summer read for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Celebrate siblings with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle''s delightful illustrations! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors sisters everywhere! With cheerful illustrations and sweet sentiments, this heartfelt keepsake will show your sister just how much you care.

As new life blossoms during spring, animals are playing outside, the flowers are blooming, and everyone is joyous, even the grouchy ladybug.

There are so many ways to spend a cool fall day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer! Celebrate fall with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like looking at the leaves as they change color, listening to the whooshing wind, feeling the warmth of a warm cozy sweater, and so much more!

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: dinner! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for dinner! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board book is the perfect way to introduce the concept of shapes. From triangular pizza slices to round veggie burgers to squiggly ramen, there''s something everyone will enjoy. This book will become a staple in the kitchen for even the littlest food critic in training!

Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog with Eric Carle''s classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle''s classic illustrations!

When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse''s belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies: Mr. Tilapia, who carries his babies in his mouth; Mr. Kurtus, who keeps his on his head; and Mr. Catfish, who is baby-sitting his young hatchlings. Eric Carle has done it again, with astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and a story that introduces the very young to the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies. A "hide and seek" feature with acetate overlays adds a colorful surprise.

Whether silly, curious, sad, or glad, this book reminds kids to be proud to be themselves, and to embrace the many faces of YOU.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: lunch! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for lunch! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board book is the perfect way to introduce the midday meal. From mac and cheese and sandwiches to salads and tacos, there''s something everyone will enjoy. This book will become a staple in the kitchen for even the littlest food critic in training!

Play along in this guessing-game board book starring The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a must-have for any child''s first library! Can you guess all of the animal sounds? Luckily, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has helpful hints along the way! Children will love imitating the sounds of each of the animals in this sturdy board book. Eric Carle''s beautiful illustrations help bring the animals (and their sounds) to life on the page!

Carle is one of the most beloved illustrators of children''s books. This retrospective is more than just an appreciation of his art, however. The book also contains an insightful autobiography illustrated with personal photographs, an anecdotal essay by his longtime editor, a photographic essay on how Carle creates his collages, and writings by Carle and his colleagues. Still, it is the artwork in the oversize volume that seizes the imagination. More than 60 of his full-color collage pictures are handsomely reproduced and serve as a statement of Carle''s impressive talent. - Booklist

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all his friends in this lift-the-flap board book perfect for bedtime! Can you find the animals who need to go to sleep? With a lift-the-flap surprise on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book is a perfect bedtime read. This original story invites readers to guess who''s getting ready for bed. Who''s that hiding on the very last page? Could it be everyone''s favorite caterpillar . . . ? Read along to find out!

From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new interactive board book that features sweet text about baby love and touch-and-feel elements throughout! You’re my little bear cub Both playful and shy You’re my little baby bird Together we will fly Loving parents throughout the animal kingdom dote on their little babies in this sweet novelty book perfect for showing a baby how they are loved, whether by a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other caring figure in a child’s life. With Eric Carle’s classic and colorful artwork and tender text that rhymes, this book is a perfect addition to every Eric Carle collection!

The clouds drift across the bright blue sky--all except one. Little Cloud trails behind. He is busy changing shapes to become a fluffy sheep, a zooming airplane, and even a clown with a funny hat. Eric Carle''s trademark collages will make every reader want to run outside and discover their very own little cloud.

Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestseller Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug and Merry Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar! From the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, who needs just a little nudge to get into the holiday spirit. Christmas means joy for all. Snowflakes glisten white, Stars shine bright . . . . . . time to have a ball. Bah, humbug! . . . says the Grouchy Ladybug. Christmas brings out the very best, even in those grouchier than the rest. This book is a celebration of all that is festive, with beautiful artwork from the amazing World of Eric Carle that captures Christmas''s delights--from smiling snowmen to shiny ornaments, candy canes, and more. Featuring an array of charming wintry scenes and lovely rhyming text, Christmas Cheer for The Grouchy Ladybug is the perfect gift for spreading good cheer!

A new title in the Eric Carle and Friends What''s Your Favorite picture book series, in which Eric Carle and thirteen other beloved children''s book artists illustrate their favorite foods and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite food. Some enjoy sweet treats like rich honey or ripe, juicy berries. Others prefer the savory comforts of warming matzo ball soup or creamy chicken Alfredo. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, fourteen children''s book artists share their favorite foods and why they love them. Artists include: Aki, Isabelle Arsenault, Brigette Barrager, Matthew Cordell, Benji Davies, Karen Katz, Laurie Keller, Juliet Menendez, Greg Pizzoli, Misa Saburi, Felicita Sala, Dan Santat, Shannon Wright.

Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite friends from the World of Eric Carle. Children will have hours of fun learning first words and first concepts in this beautiful book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From things in the garden to things you can eat, from numbers to shapes, from colors to feelings, this is the perfect way for little ones to learn what they need to navigate their busy worlds.

Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, presents From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes! Giraffes can bend their necks, monkeys can wave their hands, and donkeys can kick their legs. And so can you! Throughout this interactive book, the animals of From Head to Toe invite young readers to copy their antics as they play. This padded board book has a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers. Through Carle’s vibrant collages and simple instructions, children will learn the importance of listening, exercising, and taking on a new challenge. Join the giraffes, monkeys, donkeys, seals, and more for a frolicking, fun adventure!

When does the hungry caterpillar wake up? What time does the frog eat lunch? Turn the clock hands to see what your favourite creatures do from breakfast to bedtime

In a book with foldout pages, Monica''s father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.

« Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dog or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or yellow spotted leopards. In this book, fourteen beloved children''s book artists draw their favorite animals and explain why they love them. Readers will undoubtedly be inspired to create favorite animal drawings and stories of their own! »--

From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship. When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Young readers will cheer on the boy as he braves currents, climbs mountains, and dashes through rain before, finally, reuniting with his friend. A story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle''s trademark fostering of imagination. This deeply personal story for Eric is dedicated to his longtime wife, Bobbie, and it is their bond that inspired the book. For anyone who has ever scaled mountains to be with the one he loves, or for anyone who has simply known the love and joy of a great friendship, this book will strike a resonant chord. “This story of love and determination is illustrated with Carle''s extraordinary signature artwork. For anyone who would cross rivers and scale mountains for a beloved friend, this warmhearted story will create an emotional response. Young readers will learn the value of friendship and its many challenges.” —School Library Journal “Often dynamic and quite beautiful, these colorful illustrations of the river, the meadow, and so on are abstract in style and show up well from a distance. A picture-book tribute to the strength of childhood friendships.” —Booklist "The images are beautiful and evocative." —Publishers Weekly

Eric Carle''s humorous story about a bad-tempered ladybird.