Posts tagged Eric Carle

It’s a First at First Book

Mar01
2010 Written by Joan S.

The Very Hungry Catapiller-Bilingual 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 board book, Eric Carle’s classic picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Beginning this month, for the low, low price of $3.25, this book is available exclusively on the First Book Marketplace to our registered groups. This book is the only English/Spanish version on the market and a wonderful resource for our youngest readers. At retail, the board book in English or Spanish retails for $10.99.

We are thrilled to offer this exclusive, beautiful book to the programs serving kids who otherwise would not have classic children’s books in their lives.

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A Very Special Evening with Eric Carle

Oct02
2009 Written by Jane R.

Eric Carle and Kyle ZimmerI 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 wife Barbara warmly greeted everyone. At one moment, I glanced over and saw Mr. Carle bending down graciously to talk with beautiful Alice Provensen, now in her 90s, who had traveled all day on a plane from California to attend and accept the Carle Artist Award. What a legacy of children’s illustrators in the room.

A Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday cakeThe loft terrace was bathed in light as the sun set on a perfectly warm fall evening. All of Mr. Carle’s friends saluted him and the Museum surprised him with a giant birthday cake shaped like the Very Hungry Caterpillar! Awardees received a precious framed print of a Carle butterfly. It was wonderful to see so many friends of First Book including Laura Geringer, Judith Haut, Lisa Holton, Leonard Marcus and Amy Schwartz, Ned Rust, Susan Katz, Barbara Marcus, to name a few, at the festivities.

Our talented friend and great supporter, Joan Allen, fresh from her riveting portrayal of Georgia O’Keeffe, was on hand to introduce First Book President, Kyle Zimmer, as the winner of the Carle Angel Award. Kyle told a wonderful story of one of our book Recipient Groups who used the Very Hungry Caterpilla to start a reading group among teen mothers and how it brought laughter to their stormy lives.

A great event with kudos and many thanks to Alix, Mo, Rebecca, and all the wonderful Museum staff. What a heritage they are preserving!

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The Eric Carle Museum Announces 2009 CARLE HONORS RECIPIENTS

Sep11
2009 Written by Joan S.

Butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Copyright © 1969 and 1987 by Eric Carle.

Butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Copyright © 1969 and 1987 by Eric Carle.

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 Caldecott and Newbery medals; Kyle Zimmer, who founded First Book, an organization that has provided more than 65 million new books to tens of thousands of organizations that help children in poverty; the legendary publisher Walter Lorraine, who shepherded many authors to distinguished awards; and Blouke and Marianne Carus, a husband and wife team who founded the groundbreaking children’s literary publishing company that includes CRICKET magazine.

The recipients will be honored on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 pm at the Midtown Loft & Terrace at 267 5th Avenue in New York City. A limited number of tickets are still on sale, available by calling 413-658-1104.

But how can you help from afar? Check out the second annual Art Auction featuring original works donated by some of the industry’s most celebrated children’s picture book artists, such as Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, David Macaulay and Chris Van Allsburg. New this year will be the first annual Carle Honors poster created by Mo Willems, who will be on hand to sign. The poster, a gift to any gala guest who makes a $40 donation to the Museum, stars Willems’ popular characters Elephant and Piggie in a comic moment of artistic fervor.

Visit www.carlemuseum.org/carlehonors/auction to view all entries. The artwork and the poster will also be on display at Books of Wonder, 18 West 18th Street in Manhattan, beginning with a free reception open to the public on September 10 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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Odds and Bookends: July 31

Jul31
2009 Written by Katie B.

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 a live Q&A. Read part of the conversation using the link above.

Nancy Drew’s Granddaughters
After Nancy Drew was highlighted during Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s Senate confirmation hearings, The New York Times asks the question “Who was your Nancy Drew?”

Sendak & Jonze Talk Wild Things
A featurette starring Maurice Sendak and Spike Jonze, talking about the upcoming Where the Wild Things Are movie.

Audience Picks: 100 Best Beach Books Ever
Just in time for the lazy, hazy August days, NPR announces the results of its 100 Best Beach Books Ever poll, which received 136,000 votes from 16,000 listeners. How many on this list have you read?

Eric Carle, Eric Carle and
Book Trailers
Two great posts this week from Elizabeth at PW’s ShelfTalker blog. She shares a great post about “book trailers,” videos that promote books as well as her memories of her encounter with the author in a private tour of his studio and video interview featuring Eric Carle.

The magical, mystical path linking book and reader
The Chicago Tribune’s Julia Keller writes on the paths books take to find their readers.

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Caterpillars and Cupcakes – now I’m hungry!

Jun08
2009 Written by Katie B.

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 caterpillar himself out of cupcakes! Check out the Coco Cake blog to see all of the photos of the making of the caterpillar party train.

And if you’re near Vancouver, be sure to check out how to order all sorts of unique and delicious-looking cupcakes!

Photo courtesy of : http://www.cococakecupcakes.blogspot.com/

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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

Mar20
2009 Written by Rose C.

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 serve.

The Millions’ Collaborative Atlas of Book Stores and Literary Places
Find new bookish spots across the country, and add your favorite ones that are missing from the map!

It’s a Jungle Out There
Learn how independent bookstores in Philadelphia are getting through these tough times.

Exit the Critic
In this short essay, John Douglas Marshall, former book critic for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reflects on his many years writing about books and interviewing authors.

Posted in Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

Hungry for Spring

Mar17
2009 Written by Rachael Walker

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 in literacy outreach at Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), has also served as a consultant to the NEA’s Read Across America campaign, and was most recently the Executive Director of Reach Out and Read of Metro DC.

It’s Tuesday!  On Tuesday, he ate through two pears, but he was still hungry. Know who “he” was?  The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

If you’re hungry for a reading adventure, celebrate the 40th anniversary of the publication of Eric Carle’s classic picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar with Reading Rockets’ free Family Literacy Bag.  What Happens Next? The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of seven activity packets designed to help educators and caregivers use fiction and non-fiction titles to support reading activities at home and encourage families to go on a reading adventure together.

This Friday might be an excellent day to take such an adventure. Philomel Books, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group, has named March 20—the first day of spring—The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day.  They offer a very celebratory activity kit (PDF) ideal for classroom and library use.

Spring is a great time to celebrate reading and there’s no shortage of opportunities to do so in April and May.  Are you ready for the following reading events? READ MORE »

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First Book Celebrates The Carle Honors!

Sep25
2008 Written by Jen W.

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 long-term dedication to the art of the picture book and its vital role in supporting art appreciation, early literacy, and critical thinking. This year’s amazing list of honorees included Maurice Sendak (Artist), Vanita and Jim Oelschlager (Angels), Susan Hirschman (Mentor), and Jim Trelease (Bridge).

And what an amazing evening it was!  Everywhere one looked, there was an author or illustrator standing nearby – people like Chris Van Allsburg, Jon Scieszka, Rosemary Wells, Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Ashley Bryan, Matthew Reinhart, Robert Sabuda, Leonard Marcus, and Lois Ehlert, just to name a few in attendance. It was incredible to encounter so many talented people gathered all in one room!

In celebration of 2008’s Carle Honors recipients, First Book is happy to announce that we will be donating 5,000 new books to children in need in New York and Western Massachusetts. We’d also like to take a moment to thank our wonderful friends at the Carle, especially Museum Director Nick Clark, Assistant Director Rebecca Goggins and Board Member Leonard S. Marcus for their amazing support of First Book’s mission and for continuing to help bring the magic of books to children everywhere!

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