Carle, Eric

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Dates:
Birth 1929-06-25
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Noted illustrator of over 70 children's books, Eric Carle was born in Syracuse, NY in 1929. He worked as a graphic designer and art director before becoming a free-lance writer, illustrator, and designer in 1963. He has received numerous awards for his books including the perennially popular, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 120, pp. 33-40.

From the guide to the Eric Carle Collection, 1971-1974, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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Subjects:

  • Autographs
  • Birthdays
  • Caterpillars
  • Illustrated children's books
  • Letters
  • Magazine covers
  • Painting
  • Photographs
  • Plates (Tableware)
  • Reading
  • Television and children

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