I never tire of visiting the the Eric Carle Museum, because every visit has something new and exciting. Yes, every visit.
I had no idea his favorite color was yellow.
No wonder he has created so many suns.
This is the first photo I have seen with
the Very Hungry Caterpillar
perched on Eric Carle’s shoulder.
I have read this over and over again. It’s powerful.
I want to yell and jump up and down, because this is the fundamental way to introduce young children to art and literature.
When Eric Carle died, this was the cover of the New York Times Magazine. No words needed, his shoes say it all.
One of my favorite authors, Astrid Sheckels, has written a new book.
It is always exciting to listen to an author present their book and having a meet & greet at the book signing.
Walter the sea dog from Astrid’s previous book, Sea Dog is part of this new and wonderful alphabet book, Sea Dog Boats.
Here I am, under an Eric Carle tree. Lucky me!
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
He certainly left his mark, and it was a good one.
Yes, indeed!
Hi, Jennie! I apologize for missing a lot of your last postings. Carle was a very power- ful artist. He brought the colors to the maximum of glow. And he had German roots. 😉 Thanks for this great remembrance on him. Best wishes, Michael
No apologies necessary, Michael. You are right about Carle. Just think, if he had not been in Germany during WWII, he might have never seen the art that changed his life, thanks to his art teacher. Best to you.
Excellent! I especially like seeing you in front of the tree!!
Thanks, GP. That was a fun pose to do!
Oh, now I almost missed it. Congratulations to the author on her new book. Wonderful to have the character also in real. xx Michael
Thanks, Michael! 😀
Oh the museum is such a good idea! That’s a great quote.
Thank you!
I love the shoes!!! You had a grand day out Jennie XX
They are the best shoes! It was definitely a grand day, FR. Thank you!
It’s great to see your excitement about the new book. Astrid Sheckels is definitely an amazing author, and her book presentation and meet & greet events are always special. Looking forward to hearing more about the new alphabet book, Sea Dog Boats.
Yes, she is! I adore her Hector Fox books. In a few weeks I’ll be posting about the great picture books I have read this summer. Have you been to the Carle?
Lovely photos and post Jennie 💜
Thank you, Willow. 💕
A please Jennie 💜💜
So much to like about this post, but I must say, you under the Eric Carle tree–that takes it!
Awww…I loved being under the Carle tree. So glad you enjoyed this post, Jacqui.
I never saw that cover of The New York Times magazine. I love it: the lives they lived and the shoes they filled.
The shoes probably struck me most of all. I had not seen the magazine, either. A perfect example of ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’, right?
I would love to visit that museum.
It is a treasure! It’s in Amherst, Massachusetts.
The museum looks like fun. I adore Walter the sea dog. He looks like a reliable sort of friend.
A joy to see, Jennie`
Thank you, Don.
Hooray for the Carle! And for the infectious joy it brings you, dear Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you for your kind words, dear Pete.
how utterly wonderful. and the cover with the shoes. no words. congrats to Astrid, on her new book.
Yes, utterly wonderful! 🙂 Those shoes are my favorite, and Astrid’s new book is fabulous. Best to you, Beth.
His shoes do say so much! You look great under the tree. I hope Astrid’s new book is a huge success.
Yes, they do! Thanks so much, Deborah. I look forward to reading her book to my students!
Thank you for another delightful visit to the Eric Carle Museum!
So glad you enjoyed the visit, Liz! 😀
Huge smiles Jennie… And YES, picture books I introduced to my children very early on and they both love books and reading and past on that love to my granddaughter. Fantastic to meet Astrid Sheckels…
I cannot fail to join in with your enthusiasm ❤ xxx Hugs xx
Glad you have huge smiles, Sue! The love of reading starts with picture books. And, the stories they tell give children so much. You know that well. Meeting an author is always special for me. I’m happy the enthusiasm came through. Best to you, Sue. 😍
And you dear Jennie… Your posts are all full of enthusiasm.. and love xx ❤
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I love your Eric Carle Museum posts. I’m not surprised that his favourite colour was yellow! I wish Astrid much luck with her latest book which looks wonderful.
I’m so glad you enjoy these museum posts, Darlene! I seem to learn and discover something new each time I visit. Astrid’s book is terrific. Like you, I’m not surprised that yellow was his favorite color. He made so many suns. 😀
Thank you for taking us there, Jennie.
You’re welcome, John. Thank you for coming along!
Yes, lucky you, Jennie – and lucky us to read of your multitudinous adventures! 🙂
That’s so nice, Laura. Many thanks! 😍
What a joy!
Thank you, Norah. It is a wonderful place. How are you?
Eric certainly left his mark and such a beautiful painting of the dog. You are looking so nice in front of the tree Jennie 😊
Yes he did. Thank you, Kamal.😀
You are always welcome Jennie 😊❤️
Beautiful
Thank you.
Lucky Jennie, and lucky children in the years to come.
Thank you, Dan!
You’re a burst of sunshine and joy Jennie ❤
That’s so nice, Debby. Thank you! ❤️
Hi Jennie, those shoes really do say a lot – and I am glad you get something out of every visit to the museum. Eric Carle brought so much to children and for some reason, I am thinking of Snail Home right now – even though I liked so many of his books. We still have an audio recoding of my Mother-n-Law singing TODAY IS MONDAY – which is one of my favs…. (all you hungry children, come and eat it up)
Astrid has talent and the Sea Dog is a book I want to read to my nieces
Yes, the shoes do, and yes I do. Thank you so much, Prior. Are you thinking of House For Hermit Crab? I love that book. You are very lucky to have a recording of Today is Monday. Astrid’s books are wonderful! She has a sequel to Sea Dog coming out!
I love this; I love children’s picture story books; I still write poems for children, and had over 120 published between 2003 -13 roughly
Wonderful! And, thank you.
Oh my, look at those shoes! I’m glad I didn’t have to try and clean them. I also love yellow and light.
We’re on the same page, Robbie. Those shoes speak volumes. What a perfect magazine cover after his death. And yellow, we both love it, just like Carle. I think that’s wonderful!
Yes, it is wonderful. I think it says a lot about our characters
You are so cute in your element!
Thank you!
Nice
Thank you.
I need to get to that museum. I love Eric Carle and would love being immersed in his art and books.
It is wonderful!!! I do hope you get there, Carla.
I love this vibrant, vivacious post; so glad I became a subscriber 🙂
Thank you, John!