Eric Carle

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It’s a First at First Book

March 1st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, Marketplace

From time to time, the programs who get books from us let us know what they need. One of the biggest requests we get is for more Spanish language or bilingual offerings. Well, we heard you, and we’d like to share the big news about an exclusive First Book first edition of the bilingual English/Spanish [...]

A Very Special Evening with Eric Carle

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, Literacy

I had the honor to attend a happy and heart-warming celebration of Eric Carle’s 80th birthday and The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 40th anniversary at a spacious terrace and loft in New York City on September 24. Superb, renowned illustrator Eric Carle is a charming, generous and funny man. When we arrived, Mr. Carle and his [...]

The Eric Carle Museum Announces 2009 CARLE HONORS RECIPIENTS

September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading

The Eric Carle Museum Announces 2009 CARLE HONORS RECIPIENTS with our own Kyle Zimmer among them, and opens the 2nd Annual Art Auction in support of this Benefit Gala event. This year’s recipients of the coveted Carle Honors Awards include the influential artist Alice Provensen, whose collaborations with her late husband Martin earned them both [...]

Odds and Bookends: July 31

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

So many great links this week – enjoy! Twilight at Comic-Con: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Chris Weitz and more introduce New Moon Twilight fans were in for a treat at last weekend’s Comic-Con in San Diego, as New Moon director Chris Weitz and stars Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene participated in [...]

Caterpillars and Cupcakes – now I’m hungry!

June 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, General

At First Book, we tend to notice (and love) all things that are children’s book-related. So it’s really no surprise that one of my co-workers came across this great blog post from Lyndsey at Coco Cake cupcakes in Vancouver, BC. Tasked with creating refreshments for a Very Hungry Caterpillar-themed 1st birthday party, Lyndsey created the [...]

Rose’s Reading Round-Up

March 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

This one’s got legs Be sure to read this great article about the life of Eric Carle, and don’t forget to celebrate – today is the 40th anniversary of his legendary The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Also check out the Special Edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on the First Book Marketplace for the children you [...]

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Hungry for Spring

March 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Guest Blog Posts, Literacy Links and Articles, Marketplace

Guest Blogger Rachael Walker is the Outreach Consultant for Reading Rockets, a national multimedia initiative which aims to inform and inspire parents, teachers, childcare providers, and others who touch the life of a child by providing comprehensive, accessible information on how to teach kids to read and help those who struggle. Rachael began her career [...]

First Book Celebrates The Carle Honors!

September 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, Philanthropy

On Tuesday night, First Book had the incredible pleasure of attending the third annual Carle Honors event, held at the University Club in New York City! The Carle Honors, sponsored by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, is a unique set of awards designed to recognize four distinct forms of creative vision and [...]

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