Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is a museum devoted to the art of the picture book and especially the children's book in Amherst, Massachusetts. The Carle was founded by Eric and Barbara Carle, and designed by Juster Pope Frazier Architects. The Museum's stated goal is to foster connections between visual and verbal literacy and to provide visitors of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to explore their own creativity and the confidence to appreciate and enjoy art of every kind.

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creatorOf Carle, Barbara. [Letter, 2001 Oct. 25 : to Fred Rogers]. Saint Vincent College, Saint Vincent Library
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foundedBy Carle, Barbara. person
foundedBy Carle, Eric, 1929-2021 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States 00 US
Amherst MA US
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Picture books for children
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