New Releases by Eric Carle

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 all things lucky with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Using a range of colorful images from the World of Eric Carle and featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this charming board book showcases different examples of luck, from four-leaf clovers to rainbows and more. The perfect gift to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

A very big coloring book perfect for Eric Carle fans! Get creative with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this wonderful coloring book filled with various animals, bugs, food, and more. This coloring book has over 60 pages packed with big shapes to color in, making it perfect for keeping little hands busy.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar plays hide-and-seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book set in the jungle! Who lives beside the monkeys, swinging through the trees? It''s someone slow and sleepy…a sloth who hangs with ease! Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this interactive board book with indented trails for fingers to follow, and flaps to lift! With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to jungle friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.

With simple text and timeless illustrations by Eric Carle, young readers are ready to begin their journey of learning phonics.

A simple search-and-find in the great outdoors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to find various animals on a nature walk with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Count the creatures hidden on each spread and discover all there is to see in nature. Lace up those hiking boots, grab some binoculars, and get ready for an adventure!

Join The Very Busy Spider and her forest friends in this touch-and-feel adventure! Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the forest with The Very Busy Spider. Interactive text encourages young readers to feel and think about each texture they encounter, and Eric Carle''s colorful art sets each delightful scene. Classic characters come to life in this sensational story--perfect for little hands!

Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Young readers can snuggle up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle picture book perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like text and soothing art from the World of Eric Carle.

Give lots of love to Grandpa with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle''s delightful illustrations! The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows how special grandpas are, and this celebratory keepsake is the perfect way to honor them. Give the gift of love and show Grandpa how much you care with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle''s charming illustrations.

Ring in the holidays with festive search-and-find fun in this joyful book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful book is a celebration of the season. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among ornaments, candy canes, gifts, and more! With Eric Carle''s bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child’s library and a wonderful gift for the holidays!

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!

It''s December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter''s nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! In his dream he imagines a snowstorm covering him and his animals—named One, Two, Three, Four and Five—in a snowy blanket. But when the farmer awakens, he finds that it has really snowed outside, and now he remembers something! Putting on his red suit, he goes outside and places gifts under the tree for his animals, bringing holiday cheer to all. "Few in number are the parents who have made it through their toddler''s years on just one copy of Carle''s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Dream Snow has similar ingredients: a simple story, lively collage-like illustrations and a fun gimmick for little hands . . ." —Time "This is a simple, well-told story about a simple farmer. . . . Viewers. . . will want to get their hands on it." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books "Carle fans and toddlers learning the basics will . . . enjoy the gentle text and creative design features." —Booklist "The pictures are in Carle''s trademark richly colored and textured collages that capture the snowy magic of Christmas." —Kirkus Reviews

String beans, spaghetti, ZOOOOP, roast beef, fresh fish, chicken and ice cream are the delicious fare during the week in this popular children''s song. Until Sunday. Then, all the world''s children are invited to come together and share in the meal. Celebrated artist Eric Carle brings new energy to these much-loved verses as lively animals parade across the page, munching on favorite dishes, and introducing young readers to the names of the days of the week. Both art and song invite children to join in the procession and sing along.

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!

Learn how a seed becomes a tree with Eric Carle''s classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. 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!

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

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.

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn''t until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!" Excerpt: Hello! whispered a praying mantis, scraping its huge front legs together. The little cricket wanted to answer, so he rubbed his wings together. But nothing happened. Not a sound.

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!

Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that''s the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. "What strange kind of creature is this?" the other animals wonder. Why doesn''t it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? "Why are you so slow?" the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn''t answer any questions until the jaguar asks, "Why are you so lazy?" Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth''s peaceful lifestyle and realize that it''s okay to take time to enjoy life. Eric Carle'' s dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there.

Join The Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this spooky lift-the-flap board book! With a lift-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book has all the tricks to make it a perfect Halloween treat for beginning readers! Say "Boo" and "Happy Halloween" with some of Eric Carle''s most beloved characters, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Busy Spider.

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.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has eaten its way into the hearts of millions. In this interactive, lift-the-flap take on the classic story, children can search for everyone''s favorite caterpillar. Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? With a lift-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book lets little readers join in the fun as they search for this beloved character. Is he hiding in the grass? No, that''s a chirpy cricket. Is he nibbling the strawberry? No, that''s an ant. Find out where everyone''s favorite caterpillar is hiding!

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.

Say "Happy Birthday!" with this New York Times best seller, a gorgeous little gift book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of everyone''s special day. This beautiful book features Eric Carle''s bright, colorful artwork of birthday surprises--from presents to balloons, and of course, cake--with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. This book is the perfect birthday gift for readers young and old.

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!

Show Dad how much you care with this little message of love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Celebrate Dad''s special day by saying "I Love You"--with a little help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This bright and colorful book is the ideal way to tell the person you call "Dad" how much you appreciate him. It''s the perfect gift for Father''s Day, Dad''s birthday, or any day that you want to show Dad just how much you care.